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Newly ordained priest to take up missionary assignment in Angola
Divine Word Missionary Fr Cuong Quoc Dang SVD will soon take up his first missionary assignment in Angola following his ordination to the priesthood in Melbourne. Source: In The Word.
Catholics to celebrate World Mission Month in October
Catholic Mission and the wider Catholic community will celebrate World Mission Month in October, recognising missionaries around the world who are reaching out to people who are marginalised.
Jesuit Mission Bazaar ‘touches the lives’ of poor in rural India
In a show of community spirit and generosity, 10,000 Sydneysiders flocked to the annual Jesuit Mission Bazaar on Saturday at St Ignatius’ College Riverview.
Socktober kicks off with the goal of raising funds for Mongolia’s poor
Catholic Mission’s annual Socktober initiative encourages students to take action on global issues like poverty and social justice through soccer.
Supporting the people of Myanmar one step at a time
Thousands of Australians will walk in solidarity with the people of Myanmar on St Ignatius Day, July 31, by taking part in One Foot Raised. Source: Jesuit Mission.
New bursary honours education and mission leader
Yarra Theological Union, a college of the University of Divinity, is honouring the late education and mission leader Therese D’Orsa by naming a new education bursary in honour of her contribution to the Church.
Areté Centre calls for laity with a heart for mission
Applications are open for the Areté Centre 2025 Foundations of Missionary Leadership program, which is designed to form and equip laypeople for the mission of the Church, contribute to the renewal of parishes, and evangelise others.
Cardinal from Mongolia to visit Australia
Cardinal Giorgio Marengo IMC, the Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, will visit Australia this month as a guest of Catholic Mission.
Pope gives practical tips for a Church in ‘permanent state of mission’
“Communion, Creativity, and Tenacity” – Pope Francis delivered these three keywords to the national directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies gathered in Rome for their annual general assembly. Source: Catholic Mission.