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In The Dioceses

Broken Bay’s development project officially opened

An innovative development project in the Broken Bay Diocese that includes a new primary school, parish centre, aged care and retirement living was officially opened and blessed by Bishop Anthony Randazzo this week. Source: Broken Bay News.

Awards In The Dioceses

Broken Bay Diocese recognises five centuries of service

Broken Bay Diocese has recognised more than five centuries of cumulative service at its inaugural awards celebration. Source: Broken Bay News.

In The Dioceses

Many nations, one Church: African Catholics celebrate in unity

As the universal prayer of the Church was proclaimed in the many languages of the cultures gathered for the Diocesan African Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta, it was the first Pentecost that came to mind. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Homelessness In The Dioceses

Angel for a Day: ‘Poor box ‘donations turned into hearty meals

For years the “poor box” at Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral has collected the generosity of parishioners – coins dropped in faith, notes tucked away with prayerful hope. Source: The Southern Cross.

Ecology In The Dioceses

Sandhurst launches Laudato Si’ Action Plan

Sandhurst Diocese is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical with the launch of its Laudato Si’ Action Plan.

In The Dioceses

Faithful honour Mary at annual procession

About 1800 Catholics took part in a public display of their faith and devotion to Mary as the 76th annual Marian Procession was held in Adelaide’s CBD on Sunday. Source: The Southern Cross.

Architecture In The Dioceses

Geraldton Diocese embarks on major conservation works

Geraldton Diocese has launched a significant conservation initiative, focusing on the restoration and preservation of two of its most cherished heritage sites. Source: The Record.

Evangelisation In The Dioceses

Archbishop Prowse launches Synodal Evangelisation Team

Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has taken a significant step towards parish renewal and community engagement by announcing its new Synodal Evangelisation Team. Source: Catholic Voice.

In The Dioceses Synod

Adelaide announces dates for 2026 Diocesan Synod

“Becoming a synodal Church on mission” will be the overarching theme of Adelaide Archdiocese’s Diocesan Synod in May and June 2026. Source: The Southern Cross.