The 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival has been hailed as an opportunity to encounter Jesus and grow the next generation of leaders.
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Elections conducted at bishops’ plenary meeting
Australia’s Catholic bishops have been elected to national roles in such areas of education, safeguarding, social justice, liturgy and inter-faith relations.
Bishops report on Lebanon Appeal success
Australians have generously provided more than $250,000 to an appeal to support the people of Lebanon, following the Israeli–Hezbollah conflict.
Chaldean diocese begins assembly process
The St Thomas the Apostle Chaldean Diocese in Australia and New Zealand has begun a five-month “diocesan assembly” process.
Voice of women critical for Church’s future
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a time to take action to ensure women’s safety, inclusion and leadership.
Pope names new Bishop of Armidale
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the appointment by Pope Francis this evening of a new Bishop of Armidale.
Congratulations to new Holy See ambassador
A message from Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB:
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference congratulates the Honourable Keith Pitt on his appointment as Australia’s Ambassador to the Holy See.
Pope appoints new Sydney auxiliary bishop
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the appointment by Pope Francis this evening of a new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Sydney.
‘Grace-filled encounters’ – World Day of the Sick 2025
Catholics are being urged to reflect during this year’s World Day of the Sick on the “grace-filled encounters” which can emerge at times of adversity.
Reflection on anti-Semitism in Australia
(This opinion piece by Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, was first published in The Australian newspaper, February 4, 2025.)