Bishops offer prayers and condolences in wake of Bondi attack

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference offers its prayers and condolences in the wake of the Bondi Junction attack.

Launch of local and national Synod consultation

Catholics around Australia are being asked to contribute to a global discussion on the future of the Church.

Church in Australia carrying forward its pursuit of synodality

A letter to the People of God in Australia has been prepared to provide an update on the Church’s progress beyond the conclusion of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia.

Bishops’ statement calls for ‘new engagement’ with First Peoples

“Strengthening our relationship with our First Peoples is integral and indeed critical to the strengthening of the whole nation.”

Church leaders in Australia welcome Synod working document

As the Church approaches the first session of the forthcoming Synod of Bishops, Australian Catholics are being encouraged to continue their engagement with the global synodal journey through prayer, ongoing discernment and local conversations.

Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Toowoomba, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference names new general secretary

Bishop Ken Howell has been appointed as the seventh Bishop of Toowoomba, he succeeds Bishop Robert McGuckin, who has led the Diocese of Toowoomba since 2012.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has also named a new general secretary. Fr Chris de Souza will take on the new role in August.

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