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Global musical about Jesus goes local
A Parramatta parish will bring the story of Jesus to life in mid-2026 with a local production of the internationally acclaimed contemporary Christian musical The Witness. Source: Parramatta Diocese.
Western Sydney’s newest parish gets a home
Parramatta Diocese has celebrated a major milestone for its newest parish of St Luke’s, Marsden Park, with the official opening of the parish’s new building.
Parish aims to help more people embrace the faith
One of Queensland’s largest parishes has no intention of slowing down when it comes to evangelisation, outreach and bringing more people to the faith. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Parishioner workshops build up skills and community
Building fellowship and community while sharing various skills has been the focus of a Tasmanian parish’s year-long homesteading workshops. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Four parishes become ‘one community’
In a new approach for the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese, four of the national capital’s inner north parishes have come together under a new banner – the “Canberra Inner North Catholic Community”. Source: Catholic Voice.
‘Social profiles’ help parishes serve their communities
Profiles of 1230 Catholic parishes across Australia have been published, offering a wealth of insight they can use to better serve the needs of their local communities. Source: ACBC.
New document aims to bring parishes and schools closer together
A document that provides a framework to support positive relationships between Adelaide parishes and Catholic school communities has been officially launched. Source: The Southern Cross.
Blessing of the hounds opens doggy-door to parish hospitality
Paw-rishioners of Sydney parish, St Joseph’s Newtown, were treated to a “dog’s breakfast” recently, with more than 30 canines of all shapes and sizes attending the special event, which included home-made dog biscuits, a blessing and doggy certificate. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Divine Renovation founder: Parishes must move from maintenance to mission
Australia’s first Divine Renovation conference brought close to 500 delegates from across the country and New Zealand to Sydney for four days of inspiration and education in ways that parishes can become dynamic centres of the Church’s life and mission. Source: The Catholic Weekly.