Safeguarding Sunday 2024

This weekend, the Catholic Church in Australia marks Safeguarding Sunday, on which we pray for those who have been abused, their families and supporters. We recognise and apologise for the harm done by priests, religious and lay people in Church settings. Rebuilding trust and confidence in the Church requires constant work and vigilance. We recommit … Continue reading Safeguarding Sunday 2024

National Child Protection Week 2024

This week is National Child Protection Week. This is a nation-wide campaign held each year to raise awareness of child abuse prevention in our communities. This year’s message is "Every child in every community needs a fair go"  Every conversation matters! Conversations are powerful tools in our parishes for keeping children and young people safe … Continue reading National Child Protection Week 2024

The Archbishop’s Campaign 2024

As the first disciples responded to Jesus’ invitation to ‘Come, follow me’ and with him grow the early Church, so too are we called to continue this vital and life-giving work today. This year, the number of special collections has been streamlined into one annual fundraising campaign for the purposes of the Archdiocese and to … Continue reading The Archbishop’s Campaign 2024