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Anniversary In The Dioceses

Pilgrimage launches 150th anniversary year of Sandhurst Diocese

Hundreds of pilgrims walked from St Kilian’s Church to Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bendigo on Sunday to launch the start of the Sandhurst Diocese’s 150th anniversary year.

In The Dioceses Safeguarding Technology

Perth Archdiocese wins international award for digital transformation

The digital transformation of Perth Archdiocese’s record management processes, spurred on by a commitment to safeguarding, has won global recognition. Source: The eRecord.

In The Dioceses

Archbishop Comensoli delivers 2024 Patrick Oration 

Taking his audience on a journey from Nick Cave to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli used his 2024 Patrick Oration to map out the possibilities of inviting people into a life with Christ. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

For The Diary In The Dioceses

Every picture tells a story about Brisbane cathedral

If you have been to a big event at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane in the past decade then chances are you have seen photographer Alan Edgecomb. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Education In The Dioceses

Work begins on Townsville’s new Catholic college

Preparations for Townsville’s newest Catholic secondary school are officially under way following a turning of the sod and blessing ceremony at the site of Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw. Source: Townsville Catholic Education.

In The Dioceses Youth

Surfers hit the beach for sun, sand, surf and faith

It’s a rare parish that has surfboards in the cupboard, alongside the vestments, thurible and hymn books – but Bondi’s a special place. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Bishops In The Dioceses

One year since Bishop Kennedy moved from bush to beach

March 17 will mark one year since Bishop Michael Kennedy was installed as the ninth Bishop of the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese. Source: MNnews.Today.

Ecology Environment In The Dioceses

Brisbane archdiocese launches Laudato Si’ Action Plan

“The vision has to become action,” Archbishop Mark Coleridge said at the launch of Brisbane Archdiocese’s Laudato Si’ Action Plan 2024-2026 yesterday. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Crime In The Dioceses

Deliberately lit fire damages parish building, destroys donations

A fire that caused extensive damage to the interior of an Adelaide parish building has left two local community groups wondering how they can continue to serve the disadvantaged. Source: The Southern Cross.