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‘Community of communities’ plan sees Jesuits return to Brisbane
- . 23 August 2023
The Jesuits are returning to Brisbane as part of a new “community of communities” approach to ministry. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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Church holds ‘Day of prayer and reflection’ after tragic deaths of three locals
- . 21 August 2023
A “Day of prayer and reflection” was held at St Joseph’s Church in Korumburra, Victoria, on Saturday following the deaths of three locals in a tragedy that affected the small community and surrounding area. Source: South Gippsland Sentinel-Times.
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Exorcism is ‘the power of Jesus’
- . 17 August 2023
Melbourne Archdiocese’s official exorcist has reflected on his 12 years in the role at a “God and Beer” event hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross this week. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
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Putting faith in the front seat for millennials
- . 15 August 2023
Faith can often take a backseat to the constant “go-go-go” of adult life. It is a challenge that Evangelisation Brisbane’s Arnie Hurdoyal and David Kruse know all too well. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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Sydney Archdiocese moves from Polding Centre to new home
- . 14 August 2023
After more than 21 years as home to the Sydney Archdiocese, the Polding Centre in Sydney’s CBD will close its doors for the last time this month as the chancery moves to Leichhardt. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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Fun runners aim to raise awareness of Catholic vocations
- . 11 August 2023
A team taking part in the annual City2Surf fun run in Sydney this Sunday will be raising awareness about Catholic vocations. Source: Catholic Outlook.
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Cross the centrepiece for St Mary MacKillop feast day
- . 9 August 2023
A 2.7m high cross made from the floorboards of the first school established by Mary MacKillop in Penola was the centrepiece of the feast day Mass for Australia’s first saint at an Adelaide parish yesterday. Source: The Southern Cross.
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New purpose sought for historic local landmark
- . 8 August 2023
Diocese of Sale Catholic Education and the Sale Diocese have issued an update on the future use of the historic Our Lady of Sion Convent building and campus in Sale. Source: Gippsland Times.
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Adelaide Archdiocese launches new vision and mission statements
- . 31 July 2023
The Adelaide Archdiocese’s new vision and mission statements were launched at the first of three sessions on the upcoming Synod in Rome. Source: The Southern Cross.