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Broome’s day of pilgrimage, Mass and memories
Broome Diocese hosted a day of pilgrimage, Mass and gathering on Sunday to honour the story of Bungarun, the Darby Leprosarium that once cared for leprosy patients.
Bunbury clergy conference charts a synodal future
Bunbury Diocese clergy gathered in Busselton, Western Australia, for a conference on nurturing a culture for a synodal Church, emphasising the call from Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS for courage rooted in faith.
Pilgrims flock to seaside town to honour St Mary MacKillop’s legacy
Pilgrims filled the seaside town of Eden, New South Wales, for the annual St Mary of the Cross Pilgrimage, celebrating the enduring legacy of Australia’s first saint. Source: Catholic Voice.
Camino turned ‘bunch of nobodies’ into better Catholic men
In an age where young men can struggle to find authentic role models and meaningful community, Sydney Archdiocese’s Camino of St Joseph offers something different – a call for the ordinary to become extraordinary. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Cairns Diocese takes big step in Synod process
Cairns Diocese has taken another significant step in its ongoing Synod process, with its Synod members meeting for the first time this month.
Preparations underway for Adelaide Diocesan Synod
Ushering in a sense of confidence among all sectors of an increasingly diverse archdiocese will be one of the many positive outcomes of next year’s Adelaide Diocesan Synod, predicts Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan. Source: The Southern Cross.
Ten-year dream comes true as Cape York chapel opens
A decade-long dream to have a place of worship for the Lakeland community in Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula has been realised with the opening of the St Mary Queen of Peace Chapel. Source: Cape York Weekly.
Students told they can make a difference, ‘one shovel full at a time’
The theme of “Hope” took centre stage at Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB’s 2025 LifeLink Day launch for primary schools. Source: The Record.
Leadership renewal conference marks fresh chapter for community
Members of Sydney’s Chinese Catholic Pastoral Community gathered on Saturday at St Joseph’s Retreat Centre in Baulkham Hills for a leadership renewal conference, a day shaped by reflection, formation, and a deep sense of mission. Source: The Catholic Weekly.