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Pope says young people’s desire to attend World Youth Day fills him with joy
- . 23 January 2023
Pope Francis has sent a video message to young people preparing to celebrate World Youth Day in Lisbon later this year. Source: Vatican News.
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Youth centre provides ‘Gospel of joy and loving kindness’
- . 18 January 2023
As two boys race through the front door of Don Bosco, one yelled out to the other, “What is this place?”, to which the other replies, “This is my home away from home, come in!!” Source: Catholic Outlook.
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Broken Bay to host ‘life-changing’ Ignite Conference
- . 22 December 2022
The Diocese of Broken Bay will host one of Australia’s most powerful Catholic youth gatherings – the Ignite Conference – next September. Source: Ignite Conference.
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Archdiocese of Melbourne to host 2024 youth festival
- . 12 December 2022
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival is coming back – and the countdown is on to the next event in two years’ time. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
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New membership model for Young Christian Students
- . 3 November 2022
Having just marked its 80th anniversary, Melbourne Young Christian Students has announced a radical plan for its future – introducing direct individual memberships.
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Youth summit promotes healthy future for Australia
- . 19 October 2022
Catholic Earthcare Australia’s youth summit brought students from the Cairns Diocese together to promote a sustainable and environmentally friendly future for the nation. Source: Caritas Australia.
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Student movement marks 80 years since first rally
- . 14 October 2022
The Australian Young Catholic Students movement is today marking 80 years since its first leaders’ rally was held in Melbourne, when nearly 200 Catholic college leaders met to discuss the work of the newly formed organisation.
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Conference ignites faith, fun and friendship
- . 7 October 2022
The Ignite Conference returned to Sydney, following a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, presenting the Catholic faith to young people over four days of faith, fun, music and friendship. Source: The Catholic Weekly.