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Lismore bishop says Church needs voice and energy of young people
Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD has re-established the Diocesan Youth Council, reaffirming the Church’s commitment to listening to, accompanying, and empowering young people on their faith journeys.
Faith and culture unite in Goulburn’s Marian Procession
Faith, colour and culture filled the streets of Goulburn on Sunday as hundreds gathered for the annual Ecumenical, Multicultural Marian Procession Mass and Youth Rally – a highlight of the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocesan calendar. Source: Catholic Voice.
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.