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‘Unity in Christ’ the focus for 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday
Pope Leo XIV has chosen “One in Christ, United in Mission” to be the theme for World Mission Sunday 2026, which will mark the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the day by Pope Pius XI. Source: Catholic Mission.
Visiting bishop shares mission message
Zambian Bishop Edwin Mulandu celebrated the World Mission Sunday Mass at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane on Sunday, gathering parishioners and friends of Catholic Mission for this day dedicated to the missionary work of the Church.
Pope urges every parish to take part in World Mission Sunday
In a video message, Pope Leo XIV has called on every Catholic parish to take part in World Mission Sunday this weekend. Source: Vatican News.
Growing empowerment for women in Zambia
Catholic Mission and the broader Catholic community will come together to celebrate World Mission Month in October, guided by the theme “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples”.
Socktober kicks off with Zambia the goal
Catholic Mission has launched its annual Socktober program, an initiative that focuses on inspiring young people to make a difference through the universal game of soccer.
Participants in Jesuit Bali workshop learn the ABCD
Jesuit Mission Australia recently hosted a six-day workshop in Bali with 47 Jesuits and lay collaborators from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Laos, Timor-Leste, Myanmar, Indonesia, Taiwan, Spain, the Philippines and Australia.
Put your best feet forward for Myanmar
Jesuit Mission Australia has launched One Foot Raised, calling on Australians to take part in a national movement of solidarity on St Ignatius Day, July 31, to raise awareness and critical funds for the people of Myanmar.
Timor-Leste cardinal celebrates Mass in Melbourne
Close to 1000 members of the Victoria’s Timor-Leste community gathered yesterday for a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo da Silva. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Areté Centre opens applications for 2026 missionary program
The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership has opened applications for the 2026 intake of its acclaimed Foundations of Missionary Leadership program for Catholics seeking to deepen their faith and be formed to lead with purpose in today’s Church.