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Fr Mario reflects on one year of mission in South Sudan
Franciscan Father Mario Debattista sees the heart of the Church at work in the every-day faith of ordinary people. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Generosity of Australian Catholics helps more than 500,000 people
More than half a million people received access to health care, clean water, education and housing through Jesuit Mission Australia-supported programs in 14 countries last year, thanks to the generosity of the Australian Catholic community.
Jesuit speaks home truths to school leaders
Catholic schools are modern missionary territories. That was the message from Jesuit priest, film critic and former teacher Fr Richard Leonard SJ when he addressed 260 South Australian Catholic school leaders. Source: The Southern Cross.
An invitation to encounter God and enter into communion with him
Mission is tirelessly going out to all men and women to invite them with respect, joy and kindness, to encounter God and enter into communion with him, Pope Francis has written in his message for World Mission Sunday. Source: CNS and Catholic Mission.
From Africa to regional Australia: Fr Eddie’s missionary journey
More than 12,000km from his home and family in Kenya, Fr Eddie Khaemba CSSP says while it has taken some time to become accustomed to life in a new country, he feels completely at home now as one of Australia’s many migrant priests. Source: The Bridge.
Emmanuel City Mission sees surge in demand
More people are seeing their budgets slip into the red with rises in rent, fuel and power bills, and the staff at Brisbane’s Emmanuel City Mission are seeing more newcomers through their door. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Campervan hits the road to help missionaries in outback ministry
With the help of generous donors and partners in mission, the Divine Word Missionaries have taken delivery of a small campervan which will allow missionaries in Central Australia to visit outlying Aboriginal communities for longer periods. Source: In The Word.
Catholic Mission network supports people of Myanmar
Catholic Mission and its missionary network is supporting people in Myanmar, who are still experiencing hardships since the 2021 military coup.
Exploring ways to be faithful and creative disciples in a wounded world
The Divine Word Missionaries’ annual mission day in Melbourne saw more than 300 people gather to explore the theme “Your Light Must Shine Before Others: Faithful and Creative Discipleship in a Wounded World”.