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Australians Urged to Pray for Peace
Australians have been urged to take up the invitation of Pope Leo XIV to pray for peace on April 11.
Bishop Vincent’s Easter Message
A message for Easter 2026 from Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta.
Holy Week and Easter
This week Christians mark Holy Week and Easter (29 March - 5 April) and Jews celebrate the Passover (1-9 April).
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.
Catholic Religious Australia joins call for prayer, dialogue and peace in the Middle East
In light of escalating conflict in the Middle East, Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) repeats the plea of Pope Leo XIV, and of all women and men of good will, for an immediate ceasefire and a renewed commitment to dialogue.
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.
International Moment of Prayer for Peace
Invitation to an international moment of prayer for peace tomorrow, Friday March 6, at 3:30 pm (Rome time), 1:30am Sydney time, Saturday, March 7 at 1:30 am.
Pope’s Lenten Message: Abstain From Harsh Words and Rash Judgement
Pope Leo urges us to abstain from words of hatred during Lent in order to make space for words of hope and peace.
“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.”
World Day of the Sick
On February 11 each year, the Catholic Church promotes compassion for sick people and recognition of their caregivers.
Year of St. Francis 2026-2027
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year coinciding with the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi.
Australia Day carries different meanings for people
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) release a statement ahead of Australia Day.
Light a Candle tonight, 21st December
All Australians are asked to place a lit candle in their front window tonight, 21st December, at 6:47 pm in solidarity with the Jewish community, in memorandum for the dead, the injured and for their loved ones.
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.
Foundation Day
On December 12, 1831 Catherine McAuley and two of her companions—Mary Ann Doyle, and Elizabeth Harley professed their vows as the first Sisters of Mercy. Since that time, the anniversary has been celebrated as 'Foundation Day'.
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.
Season of Advent
Advent, the four weeks leading to Christmas is a time of hopeful anticipation and joyful preparation for the coming of Christ.
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.