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Hats off to participants in Vinnies CEO Sleepout
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s annual fundraising blockbuster, Vinnies CEO Sleepout, has been held across the country, raising more than $10 million to combat homelessness. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Celebrating one of the world’s oldest Christian communities
An exhibition designed to introduce the rich spiritual and cultural legacy of the Syro-Malabar Church to the wider community will open in Perth next month. Source: C News Live.
Catholics celebrate 200th anniversary of Living Rosary
Catholics from around the world gathered in Lyon, France, at the weekend to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Living Rosary. Source: Catholic Mission.
Archbishop reflects on Solomons ministry
Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP of Honiara, Solomon Islands, has a habit of saying “yes” to the Holy Spirit’s plans. Source: The Catholic Leader.
True joy won’t be found on social media, Pope tells US teens
Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to American teenagers attending a series of summer youth conferences: True joy is not found “spending hours in front of a screen or endlessly scrolling on social media”. Source: OSV News.
Indian court acquits nun in child trafficking case
A court in India has cleared an elderly nun and two others after an eight-year ordeal that Church leaders said was a politically driven attempt to malign St Teresa of Kolkata’s religious order. Source: EWTN News.
Multi-faith project encourages Australians to be counted in the 2026 Census
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, with faith leaders from across Australia’s major religious traditions, launched a national campaign inviting Australians to accurately identify their religious affiliation in the 2026 Census. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Catholic sector’s warning on NDIS reforms
Catholic Health Australia says the Albanese Government’s proposed NDIS reforms should be amended to ensure that no participants are removed from the scheme before replacement services exist.
Departing Apostolic Nuncio receives ACU honorary degree
The Pope’s ambassador to Australia has accepted an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University days before his four decades of diplomatic service come to an end. Source: Melbourne Catholic.