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In The Dioceses Ordination

Melbourne’s newest priest describes ordination as ‘a gift’

The bells of St Patrick’s Cathedral rang out on Saturday, announcing the imminent ordination of Melbourne’s newest priest, Fr Jean-Sébastien Géry. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

In The Dioceses Vocations

Broken Bay hopes ordination will inspire new vocations

Broken Bay Diocese has celebrated the ordination of Rosan Mathew to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, hoping it will be an inspiration to other young men in the diocese to serve the Church through a vocation to the priesthood.

In The Dioceses Migrants

Program helps parishioners understand plight of asylum-seekers

As Pope Francis appeals for people to “walk together, with the most vulnerable” in his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 29, Adelaide Archdiocese has launched an initiative to foster inclusion, acceptance and social cohesion. Source: The Southern Cross.

Eucharist In The Dioceses

Sydney to host International Eucharistic Congress in 2028

The Vatican has announced that Sydney will host the 54th International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Education In The Dioceses

Head of Catholic schools in Maitland-Newcastle announces resignation

Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle chief Steve Lemos has announced his resignation and his intention to finish up in the role at the end of the school year. Source: MNnews.Today.

Families In The Dioceses

‘Bishop’s Call’ urges parishioners to become foster carers

Wollongong Bishop Brian Mascord is urging parishioners within his diocese to consider becoming foster carers amid a critical shortage of foster carers within the local community. Source: CatholicCare Wollongong.

In The Dioceses

Archbishop Prowse emphasises importance of community connections

Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse has emphasised the importance of community connections as the archdiocese prepares for an assembly next month. Source: Catholic Voice.

In The Dioceses

Palm Island community marks 100th anniversary of first Mass

Queensland’s Palm Island community marked the 100th anniversary of the first Mass on the island, in a joyful celebration of culture and faith. Source: In The Word.

In The Dioceses

Faith gathering fills families with Fire and hope for the future

Young people, families and participants of all ages gathered for two days of deepening their faith at the Adelaide Fire Weekend. Source: The Southern Cross.