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Geraldton holds its first Synod assembly
History is being made this week as people throughout the Geraldton Diocese in Western Australia gather for the diocese’s first Synod assembly.
Melbourne farewells Fr Caddy, the new Bishop of Cairns
Melbourne Archdiocese has farewelled its vicar general as Fr Joe Caddy departs for Far North Queensland to take up his new role as Bishop of Cairns. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Archbishop Fisher challenges Catholics to renew their parishes
In a gathering of faith and community, 500 Catholics packed the Liverpool Catholic Club for Sydney Archdiocese’s second Parish Renewal Conference, united in their quest to deepen their connection with the Holy Spirit. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Bernadette ‘shocked’ to win Mary Magdalene Award
Maitland-Newcastle Diocese has named Bernadette Newton from the Myall Coast Parish as the winner of the 2024 Mary Magdalene Award, which recognises women who make a difference to their community. Source: MNnews.Today.
Ministry of evangelisation spreads the word – slowly
SPRED – SPecial REligious Development – is a ministry of evangelisation and belonging that has fostered the spiritual life of people living with intellectual disabilities in the Toowoomba Diocese for nearly 40 years.
Sydney church welcomes St Charbel relic
It’s no easy feat for a parishioner to get their hands on a first-class relic at the request of their parish priest. But on St Charbel’s feast, anything is possible for St Luke’s Revesby’s Rita Torbay. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Perth Archdiocese holds first assembly in more than 30 years
More than 100 delegates gathered for the first Perth Archdiocesan Assembly in more than 30 years. Source: The eRecord.
Vietnamese Community open Brisbane’s newest Catholic church
Brisbane’s Vietnamese Catholic Community has a place of worship they can call their own, with the official opening of their new church on Saturday. Source: The Catholic Leader.
First-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis coming to Australia
A first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be the Church’s first millennial saint when canonised next year, has been secured by Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood, in the Broken Bay Diocese.