- Everyone can be a contemplative
A new pastoral letter from the Prelate of Opus Dei reminds lay faithful that all of us have a vocation to holiness and contemplation.
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- Q&A with Fr Flader: St Carlo Acutis on love for the Eucharist
Twenty years after his death at 15, St Carlo Acutis offers an example of a life centred on the Eucharist.
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- Benaiah Ioelu’s greatest strength is found beyond the footy field
The Sydney Roosters hooker experienced the ultimate team success this year, watching his teammates claim the NRL premiership while he remained an unused substitute in the grand final. But Ioelu…
- Pope invites youth to bring wounds, dreams to Seoul as WYD registration opens
Next year's World Youth Day is not a sightseeing excursion but an opportunity for Catholic youth to deepen and renew their faith, Pope Leo XIV said.
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- Vatican’s doctrine office publishes ‘Venite ad Me’ on passing on the faith amid ‘epochal change’
The Vatican's doctrine office published a new a document 22 October on how to pass on the Christian faith in a time of "epochal change" marked by a "crisis in the intergenerational transmission …
- Comensoli challenges parties to fund alternatives to abortion
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli has challenged Victorian parties to match abortion funding pledges with support for mothers, unborn children and the terminally ill.
- Sense and Sensibility remake misses the mark
Strong performances offer moments of pleasure, but Georgia Oakley’s Sense and Sensibility falls short of Austen’s wit and warmth, writes Elizabeth Nunes.
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- Tongan Catholics celebrate 50 years of ministry in Australia
Tongan Catholics from across Australia gathered in Sydney for four days of prayer, sacred music and cultural celebrations marking 50 years of pastoral ministry.
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- St Carlo Acutis teaches us to build a friendship with Jesus
A new chapel in the Maronite co-cathedral honours the young saint and his enduring message: always stay close to Jesus.
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- Vatican to submit short documentary for Oscar consideration
Following its 18-24 September qualifying run at Los Angeles' Lumiere Music Hall, filmmakers Lia Beltrami and Ali Mahir Aksu's "Green Lava" will compete for an Oscar nod as 2026's Best Documentar…
- The incredible faith journey of Cardinal Mykola Bychok
AUSTRALIAN-Ukrainian Cardinal Mykola Bychok’s earliest experiences of the Church were with his parents at secret liturgies held in hidden rooms to avoid detection by Soviet authorities in the …
- Long-time parishioners Tina and Trevor Lambkin find faith in action at Indooroopilly
INDOOROOPILLY Parish is experiencing a renewal of faith as new families bring their unique cultures and traditions to Holy Family Church. The parish is celebrating its 100th anniversary this yea…
- Pope Leo XIV laments death of Mozambique bishop killed in ‘grave act of violence’
By EWTN News POPE Leo XIV on June 6 mourned the death of Quelimane Bishop Osório Citora Afonso after the Mozambique prelate was killed during what authorities said was a home invasion. Governme…
- Brisbane couples choose Catholic marriage without the high cost
WEDDING costs are no longer a barrier for a group of Catholic couples preparing to be married in a shared ceremony. “As the first Kasalang Bayan to be held in Brisbane, the celebration mar…
- Corpus Christi must not become museum of the past, Pope Leo says at Madrid Mass with 1.2 million people
By EWTN News POPE Leo XIV on Sunday called on Spain to renew its historic Eucharistic faith, warning that the country’s centuries-old religious traditions must not become “a museum of the pa…
- Young hearts draw closer to Jesus Christ through the rosary, Ashley Prisk writes
By Ashley Prisk THE rosary has long held a special place in Catholic family life. As we journey through the mysteries of Jesus Christ’s life, we are invited to place the people and…
- Church welcomes wage increase, urges action on child poverty
CATHOLIC bishops are welcoming the minimum wage increase of six per cent for thousands of low paid workers. They are also urging the Fair Work Commission to narrow the poverty gap for families w…
- Most Holy Trinity is not a ‘theological puzzle’ to solve but a relationship to live, Brisbane deacon writes
By Deacon Peter Devenish-Meares FOR many of us with Irish heritage, and my ancestors are from Cork, Cavan and Donegal, the Trinity first came alive through the simple image of St Patrick holding…
- Snooker Jesus
We are invited this week to make a joint oblation: To God and to society. Three parables in the Gospel of Matthew are followed by four conflict stories. The first […]
- From participant to leader: Explosion’s 20-year ripple effect
Explosion Youth Conference celebrates 20 years of service since its founding in 2006, with evangelised participants returning to serve as leaders. An increase from 2025, 110 high-school-aged local …
- My Wedding Day
Death is definitive and confronting, but not the last word. In fact, death is a gateway to eternal, resurrected life: On this mountain, the Lord will remove the mourning veil […]
- Full church farewells beloved Fr Sebastian
There was standing room only at St Brigid’s Church, Dickson, but one familiar face was painfully missing. Parishioners, clergy and friends gathered for a Memorial Mass for parish priest Fr […]
- Fr Dave Callaghan chosen to lead MGL into its next chapter
Forty years after the Missionaries of God’s Love began in Canberra, the community has chosen the man who will lead it into its next chapter. Fr David “Dave” Callaghan MGL […]
- Fr Benanti on AI: Don’t mistake ‘something’ for ‘someone’
The unsettling thing about artificial intelligence, according to Father Paolo Benanti, is not that machines are becoming human. It is that humans can so easily begin treating them as though […]
- Laudato Si’ calls Catholics to see the bigger picture
“Laudato Si’ has inspired many to see the interconnectedness of ourselves with all creation.” For integral ecology expert Jacqui Remond, that insight has helped broaden the way Catholics thin…
- All creatures great and small turn out for St Francis blessing
Dogs were expected. Cats were brave. Even a blue-tongue lizard turned up. At just 12 weeks old, Teddy was among the youngest to receive a blessing. Around him were elderly […]
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- Passing on the faith in a time of ‘epochal change’
The Vatican’s doctrine office has published a new a document on how to pass on the Christian faith in a time of “epochal change” marked by a “crisis in the intergenerational transmission of…
- Budget update projects weaker growth and higher unemployment
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed December’s mid-year budget update will project weaker growth and higher unemployment, as economists warn of a difficult six months ahead for the Australian eco…
- Catholic schools, universities should be a home: Pope
Catholic schools and universities should be places where young people can feel loved and seen and then they can then help build a more peaceful and just world, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: …
- Defend the Christian voice and its values: Credlin
Christians, now more than ever, need to make the case for Australia’s Judeo-Christian heritage in the public square, Walkley Award–winning broadcaster Peta Credlin has told a gathering hosted b…
- Rome dialogue to explore the next generation of health care
Senior healthcare, technology, academic, policy and faith leaders from around the world will gather in Rome next month for the inaugural Faith-Health Leadership Dialogue, a forum co-convened by St …
- It’s confirmed: Brisbane’s Brazilian Catholic community makes history
Brisbane Archdiocese is continuing to see a renewed interest in adult faith formation. Source: The Catholic Leader.
- Vietnam under pressure to free ‘abducted’ activists
Vietnam is facing mounting condemnation and calls to release two human rights activists – an Australian and a Norwegian – who were reportedly abducted in Cambodia and taken to Ho Chi Minh City,…
- Poland president expected to veto bills liberalising abortion
Poland’s parliament approved two bills on Tuesday that would liberalise the country’s strict abortion laws. Source: Crux Now.
- Catholic Religious Unite for National Day of Sorrow and Promise
Religious Congregations across Australia spent one hour in prayer on Sunday, October 18 to mark the National Day of Sorrow and Promise, an annual observance prepared by Catholic Religious Austr…
- Religious join Pacific church leaders in raising voices on climate change
Catholic Religious Australia, along with a number of Congregational leaders, signed Australian Religious Response to Climate Change’s (ARRCC) Open Letter to the Prime Minister, which called f…
- Students celebrate St Francis Jubilee with a joyful blessing of the animals
Students at Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School in Eltham, Melbourne, shrieked with delight as Fr Michael Sierakowski blessed them with holy water during a blessing of the pets in the le…
- Sr Hieu celebrates Silver Jubilee with a heart full of gratitude
An encounter with Sr Hieu Tran OP is instantly smile-inducing. The liturgy coordinator and Vietnamese liaison officer at St Dominic’s Priory College is diminutive in size but emanates the kin…
- New St John of God hospital blessed and opened in Perth
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po has prayed that the newly completed St John of God Midland Private Hospital in Perth would continue the healing mission of Jesus, reports The Record.
- Benedict's Rule a guide to synodality, says visiting monk
The 1500-year-old Rule of Benedict offers insights that can not only offset the overwhelming busyness of modern life and help people reclaim their scattered attention but can also guide the Chu…
- Fr Dave Callaghan elected new Missionaries of God's Love leader
Forty years after the Missionaries of God’s Love began in Canberra, the community has chosen the man who will lead it into its next chapter, reports Catholic Voice.
- St Vincent’s homelessness leader named Unsung Hero at Sydney Awards
Erin Longbottom, National Director of Homelessness at St Vincent’s Health Australia, has won the Unsung Hero Award at the Committee for Sydney’s 2026 Sydney Awards, recognising her clinical…
- Social Services Sunday – 20 September 2026
Social Services Sunday is observed in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne on the third Sunday of September. Find out how to take action to support social services.
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Celebrating past, present and future at the 2026 Annual DinnerCSSV celebrated two significant milestones at the 2026 Annual Dinner, which drew together 200 friends and colleagues.
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Reconciliation Week 2026: Reflections, Resources & ActionsIn National Reconciliation Week 2026, how can we be 'All In'?
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National Walk for Truth: a journey towards healingHundreds gathered on Sunday 19 April on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House to embark on the National Walk for Truth, led by Gunditjmara man and former Yoorrook Justice Commissioner Travi…
‘To Remember is an Act of Love’Each year, 16 days are set aside for a global campaign to take action against gender-based violence (25 November to 10 December). Many events and activities take place all around the world. As a…
“Truth be Told” – Responding to Yoorrook as a Catholic CommunityWith the Victorian Statewide Treaty recently being signed, CSSV in partnership with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) recently held an event to better understand the Yoorrook Justice Comm…
The morality of paying Nauru to take failed refugeesSr Brigid Arthur CSB AO follows Fr Frank Brennan and CSSV's critiques of recent Home Affairs Legislation amendments from a Christian background.
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Encounter and connectIn the spirit of connection and support, a few weeks ago, the Archbishop, Fr John Petrulis and CSSV Executive Director, Josh Lourensz jumped in the car to visit three different Catholic organisa…
