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.
Prayer resource supports faith on the sporting field
The National Centre for Evangelisation (NCE) has produced a new resource designed to help incorporate faith and prayer into the practice of sport at all levels.
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.)
Two new Melbourne auxiliary bishops consecrated
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference welcomes two new members to its ranks – Bishop Thinh Nguyen and Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ.
Call for reflection on Australia Day
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council has called for deep reflection and prayer as the nation marks Australia Day 2025.
Arts celebrated as part of Jubilee 2025
Catholics are being invited to reflect on the importance of art and artists, as the Church marks the Jubilee of Artists from February 15-18.
New bishop for Diocese of Bunbury
Pope Francis has this evening appointed Perth-based priest, Fr George Kolodziej SDS, to be the fifth Bishop of Bunbury.