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Mission
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Emmanuel City Mission sees surge in demand
- . 31 January 2024
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.
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Campervan hits the road to help missionaries in outback ministry
- . 17 January 2024
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.
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Catholic Mission network supports people of Myanmar
- . 16 November 2023
Catholic Mission and its missionary network is supporting people in Myanmar, who are still experiencing hardships since the 2021 military coup.
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Exploring ways to be faithful and creative disciples in a wounded world
- . 31 October 2023
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”.
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World Mission Sunday to recognise the work of missionaries
- . 20 October 2023
This Sunday is World Mission Sunday, an annual event that recognises the work carried out by missionaries in Australia and around the globe. Source: Catholic Mission.
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For Sr Carolina, Mission ‘is where many people need you’
- . 27 September 2023
Catholic Mission is celebrating World Mission Month in October, focusing on Pope Francis’ World Mission Sunday message, “Hearts on fire, feet on the move”.
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Pope highlights missionary efforts in Mongolia
- . 5 September 2023
Pope Francis concluded his apostolic journey to Mongolia by blessing the “House of Mercy”, a social centre for people in need that is supported by Catholic Mission in Australia.
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Pope’s visit highlights Church’s remarkable journey in Mongolia
- . 29 August 2023
As the world’s eyes turn to Mongolia, Pope Francis’ visit emerges as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the country, spotlighting the Church’s remarkable journey in that country. Source: Catholic Mission.
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Socktober kicks off with Timor-Leste the goal
- . 2 August 2023
As the sports stars of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kick their goals, the launch of Socktober 2023 will have students across Australia kicking their own – and for a good cause. Source: Catholic Mission.