The Pope’s most challenging trip yet
Although he is returning to his home region, the journey by Pope Francis to Chile and Peru this week will be among the most challenging trips he has undertaken.
The circus of Solidarity
Pope Francis has given some 2,100 of Rome’s poor and homeless population, refugees, prisoners and volunteers a day at the circus.
Catholic Reading Goals for 2018
January is a time for fresh starts, personal growth and self-improvement.
Caritas Australia provides relief to Cyclone Tembin survivors
Caritas Australia is contributing $50,000 to support the people of the southern Philippines affected by Cyclone Tembin.
Moments of silence essential part of Mass, says Pope
Moments of silence in the Mass should be intentional times of prayer, recollection and communion.
Bishop from ‘Down Umber’ heading to 2020 Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Richard Umbers, otherwise known by his twitter handle as ‘Bishop Down Umber’, will represent Australian catholic bishops at the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) to be held in Budapest in Hungary in September 2020.
Pope Francis’ ‘state-of-the-world’ speech
In his annual ‘state-of-the-world’ address for the start of the new year to ambassadors and other members of the Diplomatic Corps, Pope Francis said that stability of the family is integral to a prosperous future.
Simbang Gabi at Sacred Heart Cathedral
Prior to the Christmas festivities, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Hamilton hosted the first Simbang Gabi in the Diocese.







