The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is proud to announce the release of The Official Directory of the Catholic Church in Australia 2025-26. The Directory is the authoritative resource for clergy, parishioners, researchers, and anyone interested in the Catholic Church's activities and organisation across Australia.
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Seafarers, though often unseen, are vital contributors to daily life, and on Sea Sunday (July 13), Catholics across Australia are invited to reflect on and support them through Stella Maris, the official maritime welfare agency of the Catholic Church.
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Catholics around Australia are being encouraged to support the Peter’s Pence appeal on Sunday, June 29, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul.
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Pope Leo has tonight named Bishop Tony Ireland as the next Archbishop of Hobart. Bishop Tony is currently one of the Melbourne auxiliary bishops.
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Pope Leo has tonight announced the appointment of Bishop of Sandhurst, Shane Mackinlay, as the seventh Archbishop of Brisbane.The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the appointment.
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The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has appointed Fr Anthony (Tony) Doran as Executive Secretary for Liturgy. Bishops Commission for Liturgy chair Archbishop Patrick O’Regan welcomed the appointment on behalf of the commission.
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The Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, echo Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace in Gaza, urging immediate dialogue and the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to those suffering amid the ongoing conflict.
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A new document on charisms seeks to engage all the baptised in the evangelising mission of the Church. ‘Gifted for the Mission: An Introduction to Charisms’ was developed by the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry (BCELM) and its advisory council over the past 12 months.
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