Why do we need faith in order to lead effectively?
Jun 22, 2016 02:20 pm
Source: Archbishop Timothy Costelloe
Opening Reflection by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, Chair of the Australian Catholic Bishops Commission for Catholic Education at the NCEC conference on Sunday 19 June 2016. Good afternoon everyone. My name is Archbishop Tim Costelloe and it is my great pleasure and honour to welcome you all to the National Catholic Education Commission Conference for 2016. […] more
Pathways for Christian Discipleship
Jun 22, 2016 02:10 pm
Source: Bishop Christopher Saunders
Highlighting the necessity of humility in Christian discipleship, Bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, delivered an address to Catholic educators at the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) conference in Perth on Sunday 19 June 2016. Bishop Saunders’ address is available below or you can view it on YouTube. Matthew 28:18-20. And Jesus came and said to […] more
PROCLAIM 2016 Get in Quick for Early Bird Prices!
Jun 22, 2016 02:05 pm
Source: Diocese of Broken Bay
Early Bird Registrations for the exciting national PROCLAIM 2016 Conference on the new evangelisation will be closing Monday 27 June. Registrations are coming in fast, with groups booked from dioceses across NSW, QLD and Victoria. “We are delighted to see such an enthusiastic take-up,” said Conference Co-ordinator, Natalie Moutia. “The strong response is a sign […] more
Final preparations for World Youth Day 2016
Jun 22, 2016 02:00 pm
Source: ACBC Office for Youth
Final preparations are underway to support more than 2500 Australian pilgrims, chaplains, bishops and leaders during World Youth Day (WYD) next month from 25-31 July in Krakow, Poland. Pilgrimage coordinators from across the country gathered in Sydney last week for a national briefing to share pastoral preparation, pre-WYD pilgrimages, logistics, evangelisation strategies and post-WYD retreats. […] more
Minister and the Opposition Leader address Catholic Educators
Jun 22, 2016 01:58 pm
Source: National Catholic Education Commission
The joint hosts of the National Catholic Education Commission 2016 Conference have said the presence of Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten at the gathering of 1,400 Catholic educators shows the value the politicians place on the role of Catholic schools in Australian society. “With just 12 days […] more
Bishop Long’s homily during Mass of Installation
Jun 22, 2016 01:50 pm
Source: Bishop Vincent Long
Dear friends, The clergy and Catholic people of Parramatta have been waiting for long and here I am, only five feet and a half though. After 19 months without a bishop, you have been given one in the person of a Vietnamese Australian and a former boat person. Perhaps, you can add my appointment to […] more
Bishop Vincent Long Installed as Fourth Bishop of Parramatta
Jun 22, 2016 01:45 pm
Source: ACBC Communications
A Liturgical Reception and Solemn Mass of Installation celebrated the appointment of former Vietnamese boat person, Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM ConV, as the fourth Bishop of Parramatta at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta tonight. The Mass was concelebrated by Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Reverend Adolfo Tito Yllana, […] more
CathNews on YouTube
Jun 22, 2016 10:15 am
Source: CathNews
Interested in following what’s happening across the Catholic Church in Australia and beyond? Subscribe to the CathNews YouTube channel featuring daily uploads from the Vatican, addresses by Pope Francis and Catholic news of the day. The CathNews YouTube channel also features Easter and Christmas video messages from the bishops of Australia. The video channel also offers daily […] more
Treat suicide as the human tragedy it is
Jun 14, 2016 04:38 pm
Source: Fr Tony Kerin, Episcopal Vicar for Life, Marriage and Family, Archdiocese of Melbourne
AS chaplain to a big Melbourne hospital, I often provide comfort and support to those dying and their families. Another part of my ministry in the parish is visiting families in the aftermath of suicide. The death of a loved one leaves those close to them with a sense of pain and loss, but the […] more
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