
Cardinal Mario Grech has paid tribute to Australia for exploring ways to advance the mission of the Church.

Cardinal Mario Grech has paid tribute to Australia for exploring ways to advance the mission of the Church.
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.

Priests and deacons seeking further education are invited to apply for a new bursary set up by the Carmelite Nuns of Melbourne.
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.

Catholics in Australia who do not regularly attend Sunday Mass remain deeply connected with their faith.

More than 70 bishops, youth ministry leaders and diocesan directors for evangelisation from across Australia gathered in North Sydney from 27-28 August.
A statement from President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, regarding the Christopher Saunders case.
The following pastoral letter has been issued by Bishop of Broome Tim Norton after the delivery of the District Court of Western Australia jury verdict in the Christopher Saunders case.

Australia’s Catholic bishops have urged a renewed focus on ways to make Australia a more cohesive society.