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Brisbane parishes receive toolkit to help fight modern slavery
Brisbane parishes can now access a new anti-slavery toolkit to help break exploitation practices and raise awareness about the reality facing tens of thousands of people in Australia. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Setting Sale Diocese up for a hope-filled future
On Pentecost Sunday, the Sale Diocese launched its diocesan consultation process that will take place from June to October, ahead of its Diocesan Assembly in February 2025.
Marian procession a demonstration of Adelaide’s faith
More than 2000 Catholics joined in a public and prayerful demonstration of their faith when they participated in the 75th annual Marian Procession in Adelaide on Pentecost Sunday. Source: The Southern Cross.
Cathedral’s story shapes faithful people of Queensland
Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge led hundreds of students, teachers, clergy, religious, church workers, parishioners, dignitaries and guests in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the blessing and dedication of St Stephen’s Cathedral. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Our Lady of Fatima parade blessed by pause in rain
It was a welcome pause in a week of record rainfall, but no sooner had the statue of Our Lady returned to St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney after her feast day procession did the heavens – and umbrellas – re-open. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Sydney gears up for major processions
As winter looms and the temperature drops, procession season heats up in Sydney, with the city gearing up for the incredible sight of thousands of Catholic faithful taking to the streets. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
New curriculum aims to encourage children’s natural curiosity
A world of exploration and wonder has blossomed for children around the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese, with the launch of the Early Years Religious Education Curriculum. Source: Catholic Voice.
Camino walkers regather at feast of St Joseph the Worker
Following on from Sydney’s successful Camino of St Joseph, more than 300 men came together to celebrate the feast of St Joseph the Worker and the end of their 33-day consecration to the saint. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Camino walk unites 700 men in brotherhood and faith
Nearly 750 faithful men set out on a 22-kilometre trek through the night in an expression of Catholic masculinity and solidarity on April 26. Source: The Catholic Weekly.