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Historic Catholic cemetery to close
Planning is underway to close one of the oldest Catholic cemeteries on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. Source: The Southern Cross.
Way to St James Cygnet pilgrimage gains international recognition
A Tasmanian pilgrimage has gained international recognition, with the Way to St James Cygnet being integrated with the Association of Friends of the Camino de Santiago’s register of international organisations. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
‘Mates & Dates’ fosters real-life relationships in an online world
Exploring friendships, dating, relationships, vocations and personal development was the focus of series of talks run by the Hobart Archdiocese’s Office of Life, Marriage and Family.
‘Our Aboriginal spirituality comes together in the Mass and it’s very meaningful’
Recent celebrations in the Kimberley in Western Australia have shown that the Catholic faith and Indigenous culture in the region are alive and thriving. Source: Broome Diocese.
Merger marks new era for social services in Canberra-Goulburn
The historic merger of Marymead Child and Family Centre and CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn launches a new era for an agency with a rich history and clear vision for the future, says the organisation’s chief. Source: Catholic Voice.
Laundry celebrates 130th anniversary with a clean record
Hobart Archbishop Julian Porteous has praised the work of Blueline Laundry as the social enterprise marks its 130th anniversary. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Queensland Holocaust museum to open in partnership with Brisbane Archdiocese
Queensland’s first Holocaust museum, in the heart of Brisbane’s Catholic cathedral precinct, was officially unveiled on Friday. Source: Brisbane Archdiocese.
Brisbane Archdiocese gets three new priests
The Archdiocese of Brisbane yesterday celebrated the Feasts of St Peter and Paul with Archbishop Mark Coleridge ordaining three men to the priesthood.
Church support helps Tamil refugee secure visa
Members of Brisbane’s Darra Jindalee parish are celebrating after a fellow parishioner and Tamil refugee was granted a visa to stay in Australia. Source: The Catholic Leader.