- How a Naval officer’s analytical mind led him to the church
Jared Kachel spent his life in service – to his country, to his family, to his community. But when he turned his logical mind to the Gospel of John that he discovered a call to serve something…
- How earnest truth-seeking led Christopher to the Catholic Church
After thinking about the big questions in life, Christopher's curiosity about truth led him to the Catholic Church.
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- Cronulla student rows to national gold in just three years
St Aloysius College student Charlotte Ollivier has claimed gold at the Australian Rowing Championships, just three years after taking up the sport through a Sydney Catholic Schools program.
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- Q&A with Fr Flader: St Gregory of Narek
St Gregory of Narek, declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Francis in 2015, is one of the most beloved figures in Armenian Christianity and the author of the spiritual classic Book of Lamentat…
- George Weigel: Ecclesiacide, then and now
A Soviet-era attempt to destroy the Ukrainian Greek Catholic church continues to echo in today’s conflict. Religious conviction remains a decisive force in global affairs.
- Turbo’s injury revealed true compassion in a world that misunderstands it
In a world that increasingly wants to deny any value in suffering, a small moment of shared compassion reminds us that the human heart still knows what it means to suffer with another.
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- From conflict zones to ancient Christian sites, Pope Leo XIV brings message of peace, hope to Africa
Pope Leo XIV has wrapped up his first trip to Africa, closing an 11-day, four-nation visit marked by urgent appeals for peace, justice and unity.
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- Lebanese Christians rejoice over new Christ statue brought by Italian soldiers
Lebanese Christians in Debel are celebrating the gift of a new statue of Jesus on the cross after a recent act of desecration by two Israeli soldiers drew global outrage.
- Holy See does not approve formalised blessings of same-sex unions, but ‘all are welcome’ in church
Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane 23 April that the Holy See does not approve of formalised blessings of same-sex couples, while stressing that church unity "should not revolve around sexual …
- Family’s journey to faith begins with unexpected diagnosis
A South Coast family has entered the Catholic Church this Easter after a life-changing diagnosis led them to surrender to God and discover the faith together.
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- Brisbane teacher on mission witnesses Gospel being lived in PNG
PREP teacher Ora Duffley has seen first-hand how holiness is found in daily acts of love and service. She spent two weeks in a community in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea during the Easter break. R…
- Italians replace crucifix destroyed by Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon
A DESECRATED statue of Jesus has been replaced by the Italian battalion of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon along with the residents of a Catholic village in southern Lebanon. Two Israeli…
- Seven powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day trip to Africa sharing Jesus’ message
By EWTN News POPE Leo XIV recently completed an 11-day trip visiting the faithful in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. With stops in 11 cities across those countries, the Holy Fa…
- Anzac Day – duty calls us to selfless service in the 21st Century, Deacon Peter Devenish-Meares writes
SOME may think that the battlefields of the Somme, Vietnam and beyond were just about despair beyond words and that suffering had the last word. Never. …
- ‘Peace is possible’ – Deacon Gary Stone reflects on Anzac Day
By Deacon Gary Stone “…On April 25, I will thank God for the good we have done. I will pray for a peace in the world and amongst Australians, then along with veteran colleagues, we will marc…
- World’s oldest nun turns 113 and reveals the secret to a long life – ‘My whole mind is on God’
A DOMINICAN sister from New York recognised by Guinness World Records as the worldʼs oldest living nun celebrated her 113th birthday this week. Sister Francis Domenici Piscatella was born on …
- St Michael’s College student to carry family service medals to Villers-Bretonneux dawn service
KURT Lane is proud to be walking in the footsteps of his ancestors. Kurt is a Year 9 student at St Michael’s College, Merrimac, and was recently selected as one of only eight secondary student…
- Pope Leo questioned on Iran war, same-sex blessings and migration on flight back to Rome
POPE Leo XIV spoke bluntly about war, migration, same-sex blessings and the Holy See’s relations with authoritarian governments during a roughly 20-minute in-flight press conference with journ…
- Faith and sacrifice honoured at ANZAC Day Mass
Archbishop Christopher Prowse welcomed a full congregation to St Christopher’s Cathedral for the National ANZAC Day Mass this morning. Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo, clergy, Defence F…
- Sacrifice and Service: A Chaplain’s Anzac Reflection
A visit to the Australian War Memorial is included in the itinerary of many initial training facilities, including at the Australian Defence Force Academy, where I currently serve. It is […]
- World Briefs
Celebrations in memory of Pope Francis A year after the death of Pope Francis, the Church will mark the anniversary of his passing with a solemn tribute at the Basilica […]
- ‘Good Enough’ parenting builds stronger families
At First Steps Pregnancy Support in Queanbeyan, an early intervention program is encouraging “good enough” parenting rather than perfection. Designed as an 8-week group course, the internationa…
- Many cultures, one faith: Multicultural Mass fills Cathedral with colour and unity
The celebration was full of colour, movement, and the joyful singing of an African choir that filled the cathedral. During his homily, Archbishop Christopher Prowse spoke about the deeper meaning […
- Stay with us Lord
Popes write teaching documents for faith edification. Pope St. John Paul II published a document in 2004, meaning ‘Stay with us, Lord.’ The opening paragraph is exquisite: Stay with us, […]
- Century-Old clock returns as Sisters farewell Canberra
A grandfather clock with nearly a century of history has been returned to the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, marking the end of a long association with the Sisters of […]
- News in Brief
As Trump blasts Pope Leo, Catholic leaders call for a new vision of faith in the public square Church leaders in the United States are urging Catholics to move beyond […]
- Helping Children Feel Safe to Learn with MacKillop Family Services
For some children, the classroom can feel overwhelming.
A place of hope for the Bunbury Diocese: St Joseph's Church Albany named first Diocesan ShrineOn Sunday 22 March 2026, the Catholic community in Albany gathered for a moment that had been generations in the ma…
Bishop Mark Ordained and Installed as Ninth Bishop of BallaratMedia Release: Catholic Diocese of Ballarat
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A Legacy of Faith and Service Takes Root at Mount DuneedOn 27 February 2026, a new chapter for Catholic education in Victoria began as community leaders, families and Chur…
Mission in Operations: CDF Catholic Connect Explores Aligning Practice with PurposeIn modern Australia, Catholic organisations are called to act with integrity in a pluralist society that may not always prioritise t…
Faithful Leadership Honoured as Bishop Paul Bird Retires in BallaratMedia Release: Catholic Diocese of Ballarat
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A blessing for VMCH St Clare - and the people it was built to serveOn 20 February 2026,
Celebrating the 2025 CDF Father James Wall Bursary RecipientsFor over two decades, the …
- Pope to new priests: Keep Church door open to seekers
Priests are called each day to leave the doors of the Church open to a “suffering humanity” in need and not “be an obstacle to those who wish to enter,” Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source:…
- Faith and sacrifice honoured at ANZAC Day Mass
Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse welcomed a full congregation to St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra on Saturday for the National ANZAC Day Mass. Source: Catholic Voice.
- Reforms spark fears over new definition of ‘permanent’ disability
Labor faces backlash over how it will define “permanent” disability and “functionality”, with warnings it will be “impossible” for one eligibility tool to be rolled out across more than…
- Catholic Care welcomes new partnership to help keep families together
Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains will continue its mission of supporting vulnerable children and families by extending its partnership with the NSW Department of Communities and …
- Australian and Indonesian universities collaborate on critical research
Australian Catholic University has launched a new research centre bringing together leading academics from Australia and Indonesia to address the region’s most pressing challenges.
- Catholic peak body launches podcast on health and aged care
Catholic Health Australia has launched Health Matters, the first podcast produced and hosted by an Australian health peak body.
- US bishops respond to Washington shooting
The United States bishops said violence is never the answer after a shooter breached the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC and injured a Secret Se…
- Pope remembers Chernobyl on anniversary
Pope Leo XIV called for responsible use of atomic energy yesterday, the 40th anniversary of the Soviet-era disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Source: Crux.
- An invitation to rest, reflect and harness a mission response to a world in turmoil
The hot cross buns and Easter eggs have mostly disappeared from the shelves of supermarkets. People are now looking to the next long weekend. So I ask: what are we, as Easter people, looking to…
- Interculturality workshop invites focus on hospitality of the heart
Catholic Religious Australia’s recent workshop on Intercultural Awareness in Leadership, Ministry and Formation, not only explored barriers to, and strategies for, authentically living inter…
- Book charts 'The Promise and the Blessing' of the Presentation Sisters
A new book by historian Katharine Massam, 'The Promise and the Blessing', explores the history and journey of the Presentation Sisters in Victoria since Vatican II.
- Pope Leo stands firm on call for peace and invites all to join him prayer
During Pope Leo XIV's Prayer Vigil for Peace in the world, the Pope appealed to leaders of nations to stop and sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, "not at the table where rearmament is …
- Our Cosmic Christ calls us to make choices and actions that respect the earth
Ahead of International Earth Day, which will be observed on Wednesday, April 22, Fr Brian Vale SSC reflects that God is inherently present to the whole of creation and every part of it.
- Pilgrim priest sees hope in the selfless service of the young
Father Dave Ryan SJ recently marked 50 years since he entered the Society of Jesus, with a quiet sense of gratitude for the people and places that have shaped his life, saying the anniversar…
- Marist Association launches 'bold and hopeful' new pastoral plan
After 18 months of prayer, spiritual conversation, and community-wide discernment, the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat has launched its pastoral plan for 2026–2028, a document t…
- Religious appointed to serve as Bishop of Sandhurst
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ to be the Ninth Bishop of Sandhurst.
- ‘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 Community
With 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 refugees
Sr 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…
Social Services Sunday: Anchors of HopeOn Sunday, 21st September, the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne marks Social Services Sunday - a day to give thanks for the dedicated work of the thousands of staff and volunteers who stand wit…
Emerging Young Leaders Network explores the ethics of AIOn Thursday 21 August, the Emerging Young Leaders Network gathered for it's first event of the year - a breakfast discussion looking at the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the not-for…
A time to connect at CSSV Annual DinnerMore than 150 organisational members, associate members, life members, and friends of Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) joined together on the evening of Friday, August 8, for the 2025 CS…
Collaboration as key — JoCare marks 10 years of compassionate connection and looks to the futureWhat began as a small parish initiative to combat loneliness and isolation has grown into a decade-long mission of companionship and care. As JoCare celebrates 10 years since its first home visi…
