Transitional Deacon El Louie Jimenez will be ordained to the priesthood in the Cathedral of St Stephen on June 29. The 30 year old is concluding seven years of study as a seminarian, a vocation journey that began in his homeland of the Philippines, and...

The 30 motions that will be considered during the second assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia in July, rising from four years of national conversation, have been published. The Framework for Motions "will form the backbone of our reflection,...

Hundreds of artwork 'hands' painted by pre-school and primary school children were planted on the grounds of St Stephen's Cathedral today in a promotion of reconciliation. The 'Hands of Commitment' were all produced by Catholic Early EdCare students and...

As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week (May 16 - 22) , it's nice to reflect on Southport Parish's Pat Williamson, for whom age is no barrier. The 95 year old still continues to help out with "Angel's Kitchen" in spite of significant hearing and...

A new portal launched today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL) will help Catholic organisations measure their progress in applying the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS). Marking the launch of the portal, ACSL CEO Dr Ursula Stephens...

Archbishop Mark Coleridge's tenure as president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference will conclude next week, after the Holy See asked that bishops not serve in leadership roles in bishops conferences past 75. Archbishop Coleridge, elected president...

Australia's Catholic bishops have called for a shakeup that focuses the country's politics on the common good of all, including - and especially - those who struggle to participate in the community. Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop...

Catholics across the country are being invited to participate in a new prayer pilgrimage as the Church journeys towards the second assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia. The "Walking in the Spirit" pilgrimage has been prepared to encourage...

This Series features Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Australian Catholic University Professor Maeve Heaney and Director of Liturgy Brisbane's Rev Dr Tom Elich. The trio can be seen here analysing details of various art pieces and sharing their thoughts...

Pope Francis has announced that American Archbishop Charles Balvo, a veteran of the Vatican's diplomatic service for more than 30 years, will serve as the next Apostolic Nuncio to Australia. Archbishop Balvo, currently the Vatican's ambassador to the...