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We have some great conversations at The Catholic Weekly, and this letters page is your place to join us.
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Dr Philippa Martyr: Why do people stop coming to Mass?Before we judge the many Catholics who no longer attend Mass regularly, we might want to consider if we might be responsible.
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Why young people need ‘risky play’Age-appropriate ‘risky play’ can help children and young teenagers build confidence, resilience and judgement, according to a world-first position statement co-authored by Notre Dame lecture…
Q&A with Fr Flader: Who are the Rogationists?Our bishop is a Rogationist. I had never heard of them. Can you tell me something about them and their founder?
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Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge’s 9/11 loss and legacyThe offering placed before the altar on 11 September, 2001, was unlike any ever seen at St Peter's Catholic Church in Manhattan's Financial District: the lifeless body of 68-year-old Franciscan…
Catholic priests network calls out genocide by Israel in GazaA network of Catholic priests with more than 2,200 members worldwide has joined growing calls to describe the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza strip as genocide, citing widespread civilian deaths…
Latin Mass supporters flock to British shrine looking for ‘firm convictions’British supporters of the traditional Latin Mass are pointing to growing youth participation as a sign of renewed interest in the Catholic faith.
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What building a treehouse taught me about parentingBuilding a treehouse turns out to have a surprising amount in common with raising children: you will make mistakes, you will need help, and sometimes the best thing you can do is stop, have a sn…
Archbishop Fisher homily: Patiently enduring is sometimes the only moral optionThis is the edited text of the Homily for the Mass on 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Retreat, Motherhouse Nashville Tn., 19 July, 2026.
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National response signals growing appetite for parish renewalMore than 500 Catholics, bishops and clergy will gather in Campbelltown for Australia’s Renewed and Sent Parish Renewal Summit, focused on mission and evangelisation.
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- 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…
- Theological Time Bomb
From Paul’s most mature work: I beg you, in a way that is worthy of thinking beings, by offering your living bodies as a holy sacrifice, truly pleasing to God […]
- Assembly points to stronger parish voice and missionary focus
A stronger parish voice, a continuing appetite for faith formation and a commitment to carry the work beyond the Assembly have emerged as key fruits of the second Archdiocesan Assembly. […]
- A Faithful-Evolutionary
The Lord Jesus Christ built his Church on a rock: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church (Matthew 16). Peter was the first pope. Pope […]
- Faith to ‘oxygenate’ every classroom under new Catholic Education plan
Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn has set out an ambitious vision for the next seven years, placing Catholic faith at the heart of how students learn, grow and understand the […]
- Archdiocese welcomes Don Gomez as Permanent Deacon
“Let me serve you.” With those four words, newly ordained Deacon Don Mauro Salvador Gomez summed up the ministry he had just accepted before a full St Christopher’s Cathedral. After […]
- Identity Ideologues
St. Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941) believed that the world is passing through a time of intense spiritual crisis: A crisis of truth. A crisis of love. The rise of identity culture […]
- ‘Country at a crossroads’: Bishops call for compassion amid social division
Bishop Tim Harris has urged Australians to rediscover respect, compassion and the dignity of every person as the nation confronts growing social division. The Bishop of Townsville and Chair of […
- Effortless Mastery
We have the unusual pairing of God appearing to Elijah on Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19) with Christ walking on water (Matthew 14). Why the pairing? God commands Elijah to […]
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- Catholic sector raises the alarm over rebate changes
Removing the age-based health insurance rebate will lead more than 200,000 older Australians to drop or downgrade their hospital cover, shift about $675 million a year onto public hospitals, and th…
- Diocese to share school principals to offset funding cuts
More than a dozen Catholic primary schools in Sydney’s north shore and northern beaches will share their principal with another school in a move designed to keep fees low amid a sharp reduction i…
- Mercy Health breaks ground on integrated seniors precinct
Mercy Health has begun construction on a new integrated seniors precinct that will bring retirement living, home care and residential aged care together in one community, helping meet growing deman…
- ‘You are not alone’, Pope tells Middle East bishops
Pope Leo XIV has praised the “precious presence” of the small Christian communities who “make Christ present” in the Middle East. Source: OSV News.
- We can build communities where every person is safe: Bishop Bennet
Catholics around Australia will mark Safeguarding Sunday on September 13, with the theme, “Love Protects”, recognising that safeguarding is a practical expression of Christian love. Source: ACBC.
- ‘Better than socks’: Conference touted as perfect Father’s Day gift
There is a fair chance the socks you buy your father this Sunday will be at the bottom of a drawer by Christmas. Michael Jaksic has a suggestion that might fare better. Source: Catholic Weekly.
- Food for thought: Mary’s Meals help students to progress
Mary’s Meals, the global school feeding charity’s latest Impact Report shows how nutritious daily meals served in places of learning are helping children attend class, concentrate and progress,…
- Remains of Church leaders return home to Timor-Leste
After decades away from their homeland, the mortal remains of three former Church leaders who accompanied the people of Timor-Leste through war, occupation and the struggle for self-determination h…
- Some moments from our time together at the CRA National Assembly 2026.
Here are some of the faces, the conversations, and the quiet and not-so-quiet moments that made this year's Assembly what it was; friendships renewed, new connections formed, thoughtful convers…
- Good morning Vietnam! Teaching ministry 'a privilege' and a joy
Who could forget Robin Williams' unforgettable greeting in the 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam!? For five weeks, those famous words echoed in my mind each morning at around 4am as another rewar…
- AI poses questions on what it means to be human: Mary Aikenhead Oration
The growing influence of artificial intelligence is prompting society to ask profound questions about what it means to be human, according to technology ethicist Associate Professor Victoria Lo…
- Fr Frank Brennan SJ reflects on 'Walking Together in Christ: 40 Years On'
The theme for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, Walking Together in Christ: 40 Years On!, speaks to this moment. It calls us to continue the journey with humility and hope …
- Season of Creation Gathering a call to pray, reflect and act for our common home
Catholic Earthcare is inviting Catholics across Australia to come together for a special opportunity to learn, connect and respond to the call to care for our common home, through the Catholic …
- 'Find happiness in making others happy' - St Mary MacKillop
As we celebrate the feast day of Saint Mary MacKillop, we give thanks for the many individuals and all the ministries that are working for justice with charity, writes Sr Josephine Dubiel RSJ.
- Sr Christine 'forever grateful' for connections made and stories shared in bush ministry
A charity that has helped drought-stricken and flood-battered farming families stay afloat for almost two decades in south-west Queensland is closing its doors, reports The Catholic Leader.
- 'Heart connects to heart' - Sr Louise reflects on call to consecrated life
As the Catholic Church in Australia marked National Vocations Awareness Week (2–9 August), Catholic Outlook spoke to Sr Louise McKeogh, a Salesian Sister, about her call to religious life, …
- Celebrating past, present and future at the 2026 Annual Dinner
CSSV celebrated two significant milestones at the 2026 Annual Dinner, which drew together 200 friends and colleagues.
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Project and Engagement Coordinator – Faith Communities Focusing on Prevention ProjectBallarat position now available: Project Engagement Coordinator, Faith Communities Focusing on Prevention Project
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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…
