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Perth parishioner celebrates 50 years as an acolyte
A Perth parishioner has served for five decades as an acolyte in his home parish at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Bruce Rock. Source: The Record.
Countdown to Synod gathers pace after release of working document
The countdown to the 2026 Synod in the Adelaide Archdiocese has gathered pace with the release of a report outlining the concepts and ideas that will help drive the Synod, to be held in May and June. Source: The Southern Cross.
Surge to Catholicism in Sydney and Melbourne ‘quietly extraordinary’
Record numbers of candidates and catechumens have affirmed their desire to enter the Catholic Church during the Rite of Election ceremonies in the Sydney and Melbourne Archdioceses. Source: Melbourne Catholic and The Catholic Weekly.
Acutis Project begins in Bathurst with formation gathering
Bathurst Diocese has hosted the first formation gathering of the Acutis Project, a new initiative for young adults seeking to grow in faith and community.
New deacon shows devotion to Our Lady with flowers on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, Lawrence Zimbe offered a bouquet not to a sweetheart, but to Our Lady represented by her statue, following his ordination to the diaconate by Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Albany church to become Bunbury’s first diocesan shrine
St Joseph’s Church in Albany, Western Australia, will next month become Bunbury Diocese’s first diocesan shrine.
Mass to mark 30th anniversary of cathedral fire
Thirty years ago, a devastating fire tore through St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta – a moment seared into the memory of parishioners, clergy, and school communities of the Parramatta Diocese. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Construction begins on long-awaited church in western Sydney
Construction has officially begun on Sacred Heart Parish Westmead’s new church, launching a new chapter for the 75-year-old parish. Source: Parramatta Diocese.
Handmade rosaries offer support for hospital patients and families
About 450 rosaries handmade by volunteers from Parramatta parishes, agencies, schools and the Diocesan Chancery have been shared with patients and families in Western Sydney hospitals. Source: Catholic Outlook.