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Melbourne vicar-general becomes Bishop of Cairns
Pope Francis has this evening appointed the Very Reverend Joe Caddy AM VG, a priest of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, to be the eighth Bishop of Cairns.
Pay rise welcome but more needs to be done to address poverty
Bp Michael Kennedy image by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024
More than 2.6 million Australians have been granted a pay rise though this week’s decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to raise the nation’s minimum wage.
Communicators to explore mission for the modern world
“Missionary Message for the Modern World” is the theme of the Australian Catholic Communications Congress to be held in Sydney from August 28 to 30.
Reconciliation is an ongoing journey
The journey to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is not easy, but the Catholic Church remains hopeful of healing.
National survey shows Catholics are online and multicultural
A new report has shed light on the changing nature of the Catholic Church in Australia, with more of the faithful shifting online and worshipping in non-English languages.
Catholics contribute ideas ahead of Rome assembly
Australia’s Catholics have provided a wealth of ideas on how to improve the way the Church listens to the faithful and promotes its message in the community.
Pope Francis puts hope at centre of Jubilee
Pope Francis has read the Bull of Indiction for the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025 – effectively starting the countdown to the Holy Year.
The Jubilee is set to bring millions of pilgrims to Rome and will involve events and activities around Australia.
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Bishops endorse statement on the Middle East
The violence in the Holy Land has shaken many people around the world. We too, have been shaken.
Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit
Australia’s Catholic bishops have approved a liturgy which incorporates elements of Aboriginal language and culture.