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Mission Priesthood

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.

Charity Cost Of Living Mission

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. 

Mission Religious Orders

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.

Mission

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. 

Mission Religious Orders

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”.

Mission

World Mission Sunday to recognise the work of missionaries 

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.

Mission

For Sr Carolina, Mission ‘is where many people need you’

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

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. 

East Asia Mission

Pope’s visit highlights Church’s remarkable journey in Mongolia

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.