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Synod consultations point the way to Church’s future
In a historic moment for the Church in Sydney, the third and final regional Synod consultation saw hundreds of faithful share their ideas for the Church’s future. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Western Sydney’s newest parish gets a home
Parramatta Diocese has celebrated a major milestone for its newest parish of St Luke’s, Marsden Park, with the official opening of the parish’s new building.
‘Hot cup of chocolate before you go to bed’ celebrates fourth anniversary
Launched in the midst of the COVID pandemic, Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s online Rosary has just celebrated its fourth anniversary – and it’s still going strong. Source: Catholic Voice.
‘Good practice’: Vatican supports diocese’s synodal approach
The Vatican’s Synod office has recognised the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese’s approach to synodality and governance as “good practice”.
Bunbury Bishop names diocese’s new chancellor
Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS has appointed Kerrie Merritt as the diocese’s new chancellor from February 2026.
New pastoral plan for Sale Diocese’s ‘journey of renewal’
Bishop Greg Bennet says the launch of Sale Diocese’s new pastoral plan is a “highly significant moment” in the life of the Victorian diocese.
Priests at retreat rediscover ‘quiet joy’ of their vocation
The 32 priests and deacons of the Bunbury Diocese gathered for their annual retreat at St John of God Retreat Centre, Safety Bay, in Western Australia.
From global to local: Synodality reshapes understanding of Church
From the Vatican to a parish hall in the Canberra suburb of Manuka, the concept of “synodality” is reshaping how Catholics understand their Church. Source: Catholic Voice.
Sydney archives to keep memories alive
The site of Sydney archdiocese’s new archives building is officially under construction after the site blessing and groundbreaking by Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher last week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.