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In The Dioceses

New precinct aims to give Bendigo a boost

Sandhurst Diocese has submitted plans to rejuvenate the church-owned land adjacent to Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bendigo. 

In The Dioceses

Men’s movement ‘deepened my relationship with God’

A movement that brings men together, renews their faith in God, and encourages them to become an active force within the Church is making a significant difference in Canberra, according to local organiser Mat Wolnicki. Source: Catholic Voice.

Family Violence In The Dioceses Safeguarding

‘We cannot remain silent in the face of this difficult reality’: Bishop Randazzo

“The Voice of the Vulnerable – A Catholic Response to Domestic Violence” is the theme for a safeguarding letter and video from Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo, issued yesterday to people and clergy in his diocese.

In The Dioceses Synod

Brisbane Synod aims to ‘move forward on mission together’

Brisbane Archdiocese is holding a Synod to start putting into action the outcomes of the Plenary Council. Source: The Catholic Leader.

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.