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In The Dioceses

New guidelines the Rite stuff for initiating adults into the Catholic faith

Perth Archdiocese has celebrated the launch of new guidelines for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Source: The eRecord.

In The Dioceses Mission

Inaugural Kirup Camino hits the track

Bunbury Diocese has marked World Mission Month with the inaugural 16-kilometre Kirup Camino walk. Source: The eRecord.

In The Dioceses

Assembly marks historic moment for Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese

Archbishop Christopher Prowse says the Archdiocesan Assembly heralds a new chapter for the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese. Source: Catholic Voice.

In The Dioceses Saints

Diocese celebrates second installation of a relic in two weeks

Broken Bay Diocese has celebrated its second installation of a first-class relic in as many weeks, this time in Carlingford. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

In The Dioceses Ordination

Standing ovation for Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s newest priest

St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra was packed to overflowing on Thursday for the ordination of the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s newest priest, Fr Mark Ha. Source: Catholic Voice.

In The Dioceses Saints

Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis installed in Broken Bay Diocese

A first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be the Church’s first millennial saint when he is canonised next year, was installed at Broken Bay church on Friday. Source: Broken Bay News.

In The Dioceses Prayer

Broken Bay faithful pray for peace in the Middle East

The faithful from Broken Bay Diocese joined in a chorus of prayers from across the globe, asking for peace in the Middle East, one year on from the tragic October 7 attacks on Israel, which sparked war in the region. Source: Broken Bay News.

In The Dioceses

Outcomes of Archdiocese Assembly ‘in the hands of the Holy Spirit’ 

Community members of the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese have expressed curiosity and hope about the objectives and potential outcomes of this month’s Archdiocese Assembly. Source: Catholic Voice.

In The Dioceses Religious Orders

How a congregation of Kenyan sisters ended up in Broome

The Assumption Sisters of Eldoret are a young diocesan congregation from western Kenya with a presence in only three places: Kenya, South Sudan – and Broome. Source: The Catholic Weekly.