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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.

In The Dioceses Ordination

Fr Vu’s priestly ordination ‘a profound grace’ for Church community

Broken Bay Diocese is celebrating after Fr Hien Vu was ordained a priest by Bishop Anthony Randazzo on Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Waitara.

In The Dioceses Synod

Filling people’s hearts with Jesus’ mission

Sam Hodge says the journey to Brisbane Archdiocese’s Synod has been a chance to reflect on what has been and a time to focus on “making things new”. Source: The Catholic Leader.

In The Dioceses Synodality

Diocese launches new pastoral plan for a synodal Church

Parramatta Diocese has launched its “Pastoral Plan for a Synodal Church 2024-2028”, which establishes and articulates the diocese’s Christ-centred vision for the next four years. Source: Catholic Outlook.

In The Dioceses Synod

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. 

Bishops In The Dioceses

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.