Adoring the Eucharistic Lord: “Let us kneel before the God who made us”
ADORING THE EUCHARISTIC LORD: “LET US KNEEL BEFORE THE GOD WHO MADE US” (PS 94:6): Pastoral Letter to the Priests, Religious, and People of the Archdiocese of Sydney on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 2026 By Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP 3 June, 2026 “Source and summit of the Christian […]
‘Let Us Build the City of Mercy’: Inside the 6th World Apostolic Congress in Vilnius, Lithuania
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Thousands of pilgrims from more than 50 countries gathered in the historic streets of Vilnius, Lithuania, for the 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM 6), transforming the capital into a vibrant testament of faith and forgiveness. Held from June 7 to 12, 2026, the international gathering returned to the very city […]
1000’s Witness Corpus Christi
Catholic Weekly 10 June 2026 The Solemnity of the Most Holy and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) marked across Sydney last weekend with Eucharistic processions that brought Christ in the Blessed Sacrament into local streets as a public witness of faith. The largest was the annual procession between St Jerome’s and St Charbel’s Maronite parishes, […]
The Official Directory of the Catholic Church in Australia Continues a 185-year Tradition
The latest edition of The Official Directory of the Catholic Church in Australia will be released in July, continuing a tradition that has supported the life and mission of the Church since 1841. The Official Directory is the definitive national reference point for Catholic dioceses, parishes, clergy, religious institutes, schools and agencies across Australia. The 2026-27 edition carries forward […]
Everything you need to know about devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
By Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 7, 2024 / 04:00 am – CNA The solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus falls on the Friday after the Corpus Christi octave, which in 2026 is 12 June. What is this devotion? Below are answers to some common questions. Why do Catholics venerate the Sacred Heart of Jesus? […]
Peru Celebrates Eucharistic Miracle With Call to Renew Love for Eucharist
In the context of the anniversary of a Eucharistic miracle in Peru in 1649, a group commemorating the miracle encouraged a renewed love for the Eucharist. The faithful gathered around an image of the Divine Child of the Eucharistic Miracle of Eten. | Credit: Milagro Eucarístico Perú 1649 By Diego López Marina 3 June, 2026 at […]
Bishop Daniel Joseph Meagher Installed To Be The 11th Bishop of Rockhampton
Installation Mass 28th May On Thursday 28th May, a Solemn Mass of Installation was celebrated at St Joseph’s Cathedral to install Bishop Daniel (Danny) Joseph Meagher as the 11th Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. The Mass was attended by the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo, Archbishop of Brisbane, Shane Mackinlay, predecessor and recently […]
Conference in Rome Celebrates the Launch of the Sistine Chapel Exhibit in Sydney Australia
The Vatican Museums and the Archdiocese of Sydney held a conference in Rome to launch the exhibition ahead of the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress. By Ishmael Adibuah·Vatican Bureau, 26 May 2026 Conference in Rome discusses the partnership of Vatican Museums and the Archdiocese of Sydney The Vatican Museums and the Archdiocese of Sydney have launched an […]
Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV Issues Historic Call to Disarm AI
VATICAN CITY — In a “telling signal” of the Church’s engagement with the digital frontier, Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”). Marking the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum, the Holy Father has issued an urgent call to “disarm” Artificial Intelligence, framing it as the “new thing” […]
Our Lady Help of Christians The Majestic Lady in the Sky: Celebrating the Feast
ROME — On May 24, the universal Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, an indication of the Blessed Mother’s powerful intercession in the most perilous moments of human history. From the high seas of Lepanto to the prison cells of Napoleon, the title Auxilium Christianorum has served as a “stronghold of […]