The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry is setting up a group to advise on supporting women.
Bishops reflect on 25 years of implementing Woman and Man
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Catholics mark Prison Sunday on November 8
Catholics across Australia are being encouraged to mark Prison Sunday on November 8 by directing their thoughts and prayers to prisoners, their families and those who care for them including chaplains.
Carmelites launch bursary to help priests, deacons study
Priests and deacons seeking further education are invited to apply for a new bursary set up by the Carmelite Nuns of Melbourne.
Leave your comfort zone on World Day of the Poor
World Day of the Poor on November 15 is an opportunity for all Christians to draw closer to Christ by encountering those who live in poverty in the community, said Bishop Tim Harris, chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service.
Official Directory of the Catholic Church in Australia addendum
Readers of The Official Directory of the Catholic Church in Australia are advised there was an error in the 2026/27 edition of the book.
The 2025/26 statistical table was erroneously included in the latest edition.
The 2026/27 data can be found here.
If you wish to insert it into your Directory it is advised you print the PDF as a ‘booklet’ in your printer settings, rather than use the standard A4 setting.
Statement on Pope Leo XIV
A statement from President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB:
Australian appointed to Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network
Qwayne Guevara, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s Facilitator for Formation and Young People, has been appointed to advise a global prayer network recognised by the Vatican.
Catholics deeply connected with their faith
Catholics in Australia who do not regularly attend Sunday Mass remain deeply connected with their faith.
Statement regarding the Christopher Saunders sentencing
The following blog post includes a statement by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, and a pastoral statement by Bishop of Broome Tim Norton regarding the sentencing of Christopher Saunders.
Recognising the dignity of every child
Fr Khalid Marogi, national director of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, reflects on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees which is marked on Sunday, 27 September.