Fifth Plenary Council of Australia closes

The Fifth Plenary Council of Australia was formally closed on Saturday, ending a nine-month celebration phase for the Council as part of the four-year journey.

Ministry to seafarers gets new name, new logo in centenary year

As it celebrates 100 years of global ministry to seafarers, the Apostleship of the Sea is also marking the occasion with the official adoption of the familiar name Stella Maris and launch of a new logo.

Bishops' annual Social Justice Statement focuses on mental health

The Catholic bishops of Australia have released the Social Justice Statement 2020-21, on the critical subject of mental health, in the lead-up to Social Justice Sunday on August 30.

Catholic Church announces national drought prayer campaign

The Catholic Church in Australia is dedicating the month of November as a time to pray for those affected by crippling drought conditions and to pray for the gift of rain.

Fr Rob Galea releases ACYF theme song

Discernment and writing groups draw on church's talent

Seventy people from across the country – including a dozen bishops – will serve on the six Discernment and Writing Groups that will help the Plenary Council build towards its first session in October 2020.