Amazon Australia is expanding support for Western Sydney communities through a new AUD $229,000 contribution to the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s Vinnies Vans program, delivering more meals, connection and critical support to those doing it tough. (Read More)
One of the most fundamental features of our Catholic faith is the belief in the communion between the living and the dead. For this reason, we celebrate All Saints and All Souls one after the other. The Saints remind us that we are called to live the Beatitudes of Christ and to bring his kingdom vision to fulfilment. (Read More)
Qwayne Guevara has recently completed a Master’s degree at the Clough School of Theology and Ministry, Boston College, in the US. This is a reflection on her time at Boston College. (Read More)
Western Sydney had a unique opportunity to connect with the global Church when Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ, Bishop of Hong Kong, visited Parramatta for the Bishop Vincent Presents lecture series. (Read More)
Today we thank God for those who heeded the call from the other side of the world so those gathered from every language and nation might come and see the Lord’s glory coming from the east and the west and from the north and the south to recline at table in the kingdom of God. (Read More)
This week we have marked the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki while at the same time witnessing Israel’s preparation to take over the whole of Gaza and Russia’s intransigence in negotiating peace in Ukraine. The prospect of peace seems illusory in these places. (Read More)
While “creation is crying out” and millions of people suffer the effects of climate change and pollution, politicians are failing to act, Pope Leo XIV has told Christian activists. Source: CNS. (Read More)
A new report has revealed how financially devastating climate disasters are for small island economies, with many Pacific nations taking on costly debt to cover them. Source: Caritas Australia. (Read More)
A senior Vatican official and Samsung Health executives spent a week in Australia touring Catholic hospitals as part of a visit that brought together mission and innovation. Source: CHA. (Read More)
Under the quiet cover of a Canberra night, a group of 31 men undertook a unique spiritual challenge: the inaugural Canberra Camino of St Joseph for Men. Source: Catholic Voice. (Read More)
The board of Marist Schools Australia has announced John Kyle-Robinson will take up the role of national director of MSA from July next year. (Read More)
Catholic community leader Sam Hardjono has been awarded an honorary lifetime membership of the Red Cross, the organisation’s highest honour. Source: The Catholic Weekly. (Read More)
Religious orders of men and women must continue perfecting their efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of every child, every person they meet and every member of their order, Pope Leo XIV said this week. Source: CNS. (Read More)
The Bangladesh Catholic Bishops Conference secretary has criticised the death sentence given to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as unilateral and politically motivated, reaffirming the Church’s opposition to capital punishment. Source: CNA. (Read More)