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Mission

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.

In The Dioceses Mission

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.

Leadership Mission

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.

Health Mission

Muma’s the word in mission to solve Zambia’s maternal mortality crisis

When Abraham Muma speaks about his work in Zambia, he does so with the conviction of someone answering a deep, personal calling. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Mission Synodality

Conference provides platform for discernment and ‘deep listening’

The Mission: The One Heart, Many Voices conference provided participants with a platform for discernment and deep listening. Source: Catholic Mission.

Mission South East Asia

Myanmar prayer vigil brings together voices from Australia to Antarctica

People from 31 countries joined an online prayer vigil to pray in solidarity with the people of Myanmar who continue to endure unimaginable suffering caused by war, displacement and natural disaster. Source: Jesuit Mission Australia.

Mission

Bishops publish new document on charisms

A new document on charisms seeks to engage all the baptised in the evangelising mission of the Church. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Mission

New national network to support and connect formators

A professional membership network for people shaping and leading formation for mission, has launched today, creating space for connection, collaboration, and renewal. Source: Catholic Mission.

Mission

Conference explores spiritual and practical dimensions of hope 

Catholic Mission’s Mission: One Heart Many Voices conference opened yesterday, with more than 300 participants gathering for the three-day event in Sydney.