Australian Catholic Bishops Conference

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is the permanent assembly of the Bishops of Australia.

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On the referendum, Bishop Charles Gauci said: “may we recognise & take up the challenge to create opportunities but also seek outcomes that will see inequalities in our country narrowed, a path to reconciliation pursued & a more prosperous nation emerge”

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If you'd like to read what the Australian bishops have said about the Voice to Parliament, here's the Social Justice Statement (https://t.co/P60UBdHTEX) and an earlier statement from May (https://t.co/WMYa5QGoTz). The bishops do not encourage people to vote one way or the other.

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Australia’s Catholic bishops have called on the nation to seek “a new engagement” with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in their annual Social Justice Statement being launched today.

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The @Synod_va Secretariat has announced the members & participants for the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops -- the "Synod of Synodality". A number of Australians, as well as others from the Oceania region, will attend. Read more here: https://t.co/bwjtgJ3QFB

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List of Participants of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (Synod on Synodality) 🙏 📷https://t.co/rk0jNXKozw

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Pope Francis has this evening appointed Bishop Ken Howell the seventh Bishop of Toowoomba. Bishop Howell has been an Auxiliary Bishop in Brisbane for the past six years. He succeeds Bishop Bob McGuckin, who has led the Diocese of Toowoomba for 11 years https://t.co/7QV5hLQTV2

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More than 30 bishops concelebrated Mass at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral on Sunday, taking part in ongoing celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the Maronite Eparchy in Australia.

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Fr Bob Maguire was one of Australia’s most well-known priests. Please pray for the repose of his soul 🙏🙏

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The #DicasteryForCommunication is seeking 16 Young Potentials to communicate faith through digital media. Join this online program that wraps up with a week of work in #Rome and share your ideas on how to make faith communication engaging and accessible https://t.co/mpoQV9GELm

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Senior bishops have warned law changes proposed by the Australian Law Reform Commission would prevent Church schools from being authentically Catholic, arguing they would discount the rights of people with a religious faith.

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A Mass steeped in Fijian spirituality and tradition has opened the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania assembly – a gathering its president hopes will turn “a new page” in the bishops’ shared mission.
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The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry is inviting Catholics to register for an online national sports consultation to be held on February 28.

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Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael Kennedy, who has led the Diocese of Armidale in regional New South Wales since 2012, the new Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle.

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How is the Church engaging with and welcoming people with disability? In this new video, find out how people with disability have participated in the Synod on Synodality #thechurchisourhome https://t.co/5Sm4xqzh3v

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In 2023, Australia & the Holy See mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. Our logo features artwork by Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann, an Aboriginal elder from Nauiyu, Daly River, and a renowned educator and artist. #ausholysee50

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Pope Francis has appointed Fr John Panamthottathil CMI as the second bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne, to succeed Bishop Bosco Puthur. Please pray for Fr John as he prepares to undertake his new ministry. Read more at: https://t.co/QagmVjXgeg

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@pmc_gov_au ICYMI yesterday, flags are being flown at half-mast today in recognition of the life and ministry of Pope Benedict, whose funeral Mass will be celebrated tonight Australian time

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Yes, World Youth Day was a massive event for the Church in Australia, but for the whole country, as @AusAmbHolySee’s video shows. Pope Benedict’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 7.30pm AEDT tonight. @VaticanNews is one place to watch the Mass

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Ahead of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral, we look back at his visit to Australia in 2008 for World Youth Day. An important visit, with over half a million people participating. He recognised the important contribution of our First Nations & even met some cute locals🦘🐨

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“As a mark of mourning & respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Thursday in your locality from all buildings & establishments occupied by Australian Government departments & affiliated agencies. Other orgs are welcome to participate.”

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The Bishops of Australia welcome the Australian Government’s decision to honour Pope Benedict by flying flags at half-mast tomorrow — the day of the late Pope’s funeral. It recognises his immense contribution to the world and to the Church https://t.co/rninbjr2Gr