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Water contaminated, food access interrupted in far-north communities
Church communities across the far north of the country are boiling water to drink after access to essential goods was affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Bunbury takes first step towards Diocesan Assembly
Bishop George Kolodziej SDS has launched Bunbury Diocese’s journey toward its first Diocesan Assembly, scheduled for July 30 to August 1.
Archbishop launches vision for renewal of cathedral and precinct
The transformation of Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral and its surrounds has begun, with Archbishop Peter A Comensoli launching Light into the City as part of the annual Patrick Oration. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Five aspiring priests arrive from Timor-Leste
The number of new seminarians in the Parramatta Diocese has swelled this year with the arrival of five aspiring priests from the tiny country of Timor-Leste. Source: Catholic Outlook.
It’s plane sailing as Archbishop Prowse delivers pastoral care to rural town
Reaching regional communities in the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese, which spans about 88,000 square kilometres across New South Wales and the ACT, can sometimes require more than good intentions. On this occasion, it also required a light aircraft. Source: Catholic Voice.
New Archbishop of Brisbane ‘happily’ settling into the role
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay sat opposite ABC Radio’s Loretta Ryan for an hour, sharing stories from his life and vocation as well as his ideas for the archdiocese at a Brisbane Catholic Professionals lunch. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Archbishop Comensoli convokes Synod for Melbourne Archdiocese
Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has officially convoked a Synod for the Melbourne Archdiocese, signing the decree during Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Cathedral light show attracts thousands of visitors
The interior of St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in Adelaide has been transformed by stunning projections as part of the Chiaroscuro Adelaide Fringe show. Source: The Southern Cross.
Irish harp a tribute to migrants who helped build diocese
The Central Victorian Irish Association has gifted an Irish harp statue to Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, symbolising the Irish migrants whose faith, culture and labour helped build the Church in the Sandhurst Diocese. Source: Sandpiper.