The Josephite Justice Network and the Justice and Peace Office of the Archdiocese of Sydney will this week begin a 150-day campaign to respond to Australia’s housing and homelessness crisis.

Preparations are underway for celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of St John Paul II’s historic speech to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Alice Springs, reports ‘In the Word’.

Ballarat Diocese marked the conclusion of a chapter of leadership, pastoral care and dedicated service to the community with a Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Paul Bird CSsR as he retires as Bishop of Ballarat. 

Franciscans from across Parramatta Diocese and beyond gathered in a spirit of joy and fraternity to welcome the Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, Br Massimo Fusarelli OFM, during his recent visit to Australia, reports Catholic Outlook.

Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O'Regan offered his prayers and sympathies to the Sisters of Mercy following the death this month of the renowned anti landmine campaigner, Sr Patricia Pak Poy RSM, reports The Southern Cross.