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World Water Day 2026
This World Water Day, it’s time to centre women and girls in water solutions.
Because where water flows, equality grows.
Bishop’s Pastoral Letter Marks International Women’s Day
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference bishop delegate for women, Bishop Michael Morrissey, has written a pastoral letter to mark International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8.
“The Cost of Our Living”: Social Justice Statement
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has released the first of two 2026 social justice statements, “The Cost of Our Living: Economic and Social Justice for the Common Good.”
Australia Day carries different meanings for people
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) release a statement ahead of Australia Day.
Statement from ACBC President on Bondi Tragedy
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said “the violence and horror” that descended on Bondi yesterday have “shaken Australians to the core”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic Organisations Call for Introduction of Human Rights Act
As the world today marks the United Nations Human Rights Day, Catholic organisations have joined a campaign calling for Australia to introduce a Human Rights Act.
For Christians in Areas of Conflict
Pope Leo's prayer intention for December was released on the eve of his departure for Türkiye and Lebanon, his first apostolic journey. It is dedicated specifically to the Christian minorities who live in the midst of war.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
16 days of learning, reflection, and action via ACRATH's interactive calendar starting on 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and finishing on 10 December, Human Rights Day.
For the Prevention of Suicide
This month Pope Leo asks us to pray for those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. He reminds us that all of us are vulnerable and that Christian communities must be welcoming, open to listening, and full of hope.