2026 a “Special Year of St Francis”

To commemorate the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' death, Pope Leo has proclaimed a “Special Year of St Francis”

January 1, 2026 - Message for World Day of Peace 2026

May 2026 be a year of local and global peace

Advent Week Four: Candle of Love

The fourth and final week of Advent (22-24 December) takes us from thinking about joy to love

Invitation: Light a Candle Tonight, 22nd December, at 6:47 pm

A call has gone out to all Australians to put a lighted candle in the front window of their home (or porch light or front room light on if a candle is not possible) as a gesture of solidarity and remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney

Bondi Tragedy: Statement from Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB

'The violence and horror which descended upon Bondi on Sunday evening have shaken Australians to the core.'