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pdf 251028 – ACI – Cardijn Lecture 2025 Archbishop Tim Costelloe SDB 13 Nov 2025 ( 388 KB )
pdf 251028 – ACBC – Church reflects on 60 years since Nostra Aetate ( 132 KB )
pdf 251028 – UNDA – Notre Dame lecturer plays key role in St John Henry Newman’s elevation to Doctor of the Church ( 209 KB )
pdf 251027 – CRA – Catholic Religious Australia recommits to dialogue and collaboration on the anniversary of Nostra Aetate ( 208 KB )
pdf 251027 – Parramatta Diocese – Western Sydney opens its newest Church for the growing Catholic population ( 207 KB )
pdf 251027 – Mercy Health – Mercy Health appoints Simon Craig as Executive Director Transformation & Improvement ( 51 KB )
pdf 251027 – Sisters of Saint Joseph – Sisters of Saint Joseph Elect New Congregational Leadership Team ( 138 KB )
pdf 251024 – ACAN – ACAN welcomes new plan against modern slavery ( 147 KB )
pdf 251025 – ACBC – Australians gather in Rome for Synod reflection ( 144 KB )
pdf 251023 – Darwin Diocese – Ordination of Dean Chisholm – A Joyful Milestone for the Catholic Church in the Northern Territory ( 3.89 MB )
pdf 251023 – Caritas Australia – Caritas Australia welcomes ruling on urgent humanitarian access to Gaza ( 156 KB )
pdf 251023 – CHA and APHA – Prioritise public patients in public hospitals peak bodies ( 518 KB )
pdf 251023 – Lismore Diocese – National Forum brings Australia’s Church finance leaders together in Lismore ( 151 KB )
pdf 251022 – ACU – Young people call for attitudes towards disability to change ( 234 KB )
pdf 251022 – CSPA- Catholic School Parents Australia welcomes the release of the National Standard on Addressing Bullying in Australian Schools ( 161 KB )
pdf 251021 – ACU – Dr Stephen Parnis to deliver annual Plunkett Lecture on the essential nature of ethical care ( 198 KB )
pdf 251021 – Catholic Misson – Bishop Edwin Mulandu Shares Message of Faith and Unity During World Mission Sunday ( 278 KB )
pdf 251021 – ACSL – Appointment of new National Children’s Commissioner ( 77 KB )
pdf 251021 – ACU – Former editor of Eureka Street accepts ACU’s highest honour ( 169 KB )
pdf 251020 – AMPN – Pilgrims of Hope Transformed through Sacrament and Song ( 61 KB )