Catholics around Australia are being asked to contribute to a global discussion on the future of the Church.
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Vatican offers clarification on Papua New Guinea visit
Discussion around a visit by Pope Francis to Papua New Guinea is at an early stage, the Vatican has clarified.
Pope Francis’ visit to Papua New Guinea welcomed as ‘meaningful’
The President of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania, Most Rev Anthony Randazzo DD JCL, has welcomed the news that Pope Francis will visit Papua New Guinea in August.
Unity in Understanding – National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council statement
IN the spirit of Ephesians 2:14 – “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups
one” – we, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC),
invite our fellow Australians to a moment of reflection and unity this Australia Day.
Parish profiles to help Catholics better serve their local 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.
The parish “social profiles” draw on data captured in the 2021 Australian Census and examine the Catholic and local population within parish boundaries. Continue reading