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- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesAt the beginning of the second full day of the second assembly of the Plenary Council, members received input from two of the Council's theological advisers -- or periti -- on topics being considered on Tuesday. Speaking to the theme "Called by Christ:...
- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesThe outcome of the initial rounds of voting for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia have been announced, with all relevant motions being passed with a qualified majority. Over the past 24 hours, Members of the Plenary Council voted on six motions from...
- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesAt the Council's opening session on Monday morning, the Members of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia were invited to carry "a deep consciousness of who we are" as the People of God, called to discipleship in the Australian context. As president of...
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Second Plenary Council Assembly opens in Sydney
4 July 2022The Members of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia were urged to "cling to the cross" and "ask the Holy Spirit to help us" as they commenced the Council's second assembly on Sunday evening. The opening Mass of the second assembly began with a heartfelt... - Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesThe four-year journey of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia is about to reach its high point, with Members gathering in Sydney this weekend for the start of the Council's second and final assembly. "For the 277 Members, most of whom have been walking...
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Seminarian El Louie Jimenez to be ordained to priesthood on Feast of Sts Peter and Paul
28 June 2022Transitional 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... - Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesThe 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,...
- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesHundreds 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...
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Age is no barrier
17 May 2022As 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... - Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesA 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...