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Technology has role in making connections: Pope
Pope Leo XIV urged United States high school students to be “intentional” with their screen time, their prayer time and their involvement in a local parish. Source: CNS.
Bishop delegate for youth expresses hope for festival
The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry has appointed Bishop of Bunbury George Kolodziej SDS as bishop delegate for youth. Source: ACBC.
Lismore bishop says Church needs voice and energy of young people
Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD has re-established the Diocesan Youth Council, reaffirming the Church’s commitment to listening to, accompanying, and empowering young people on their faith journeys.
More than 6000 to attend Catholic Youth Festival
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival has reached its registration capacity, with more than 6000 people set to attend the festival in Melbourne later this month.
Young people call for African Youth Day to help shape future of Church
Catholic youth from across Africa gathered in Nairobi recently for a seminar under the theme: “Youth Apostolate and the Vision of the Church in Africa.” Source: Vatican News.
Australia’s Got Talent: Catholic Youth Festival-style!
With less than 60 days to go until the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, organisers are calling on pilgrims to put themselves forward as festival performers. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Young people raise their hands in worship
The sight of young people lifting their hands in worship at Ignite Youth Conference in Brisbane was enough to move seminarian Gabriel Guillaume to tears. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Festival an opportunity for Church leaders to listen
Bishops are looking forward to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival as an opportunity to listen to and engage with the Church’s emerging leaders – its young people. Source: ACBC.
Festival to offer pilgrims workshops, plenaries and prayer experiences
Australian Catholic Youth Festival organisers say the event will features a mix of favourites and new elements for pilgrims. Source: Melbourne Catholic.