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Migrant deaths since 2014 ‘nothing short of a tragedy’
A new International Organisation for Migration report has found approximately 7900 migrants died or went missing in 2025, bringing the total since 2014 to more than 80,000 deaths. Source: Crux.
World Refugee Day to focus on children
“Even Just One of These Children” is the title chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be held on September 27. Source: EWTN News.
Irish harp a tribute to migrants who helped build diocese
The Central Victorian Irish Association has gifted an Irish harp statue to Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, symbolising the Irish migrants whose faith, culture and labour helped build the Church in the Sandhurst Diocese. Source: Sandpiper.
Cross’s pilgrimage a ‘moving embrace’ from God
The Migrant Jubilee Cross, which is making its way around Australia, has officially started its pilgrimage around Melbourne. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Call for greater collaboration to protect people of Oceania
Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania president Bishop Anthony Randazzo has called for stronger collaboration with governments, regional organisations, and civil society to protect the homelands and livelihoods of people in Oceania. Source: Broken Bay Diocese.
Migrants and refugees the privileged witnesses of hope: Pope
Migrants and refugees often are “privileged witnesses of hope through their resilience and trust in God,” Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
‘Voyage’ to celebrate contributions of our migrant and refugee communities
A striking symbol of welcome and faith will “set sail” on Sunday, as the Jubilee Migrant Cross is formally launched at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra to mark the 111th World Day for Migrants and Refugees. Source: Catholic Voice.
Vinnies celebrates contribution of migrants and refugees
The St Vincent de Paul Society has joined Church communities and advocates in celebrating the contribution of migrants and refugees to Australia’s economic and social wellbeing ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday.
Australians urged to recognise migrants, refugees as ‘brother and sister’
Australians have been urged to reflect on the values of compassion, justice and hope as Catholic communities mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, October 5. Source: ACBC.