Melbourne News

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council in Melbourne

Tuesday 2 October 2012

MORE THAN 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics from around Australia are in Melbourne this week to attend the 2012 National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) Assembly.

Monday 1 October 2012

A MELBOURNE contingent joined more than 350 inspired bishops, priests and youth ministers from around Australia as they gathered in Campbelltown, NSW, for the Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention 2012.

First Mass for Fr Fryer

Monday 1 October 2012

NEWLY ordained Ordinariate Priest, Fr Neil Fryer, celebrated his first Mass at St Francis Xavier, Frankston, with more than 250 parishioners at his parish church.

Working for social justice

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y 28 September 2012

FORMER Xavier College school captain, Patrick Allen, points to St Ignatius of Loyola prayer which includes the phrase 'to give and not to count the cost,' as one of the guiding principles that has lead him on his path to become a senior outreach worker at Brosnan Services.

60 years of knightly service

Friday 28 September 2012

AFTER 60 years as a Knight of the Southern Cross Jack Willmott celebrated his lifetime of service to the Kyneton Branch with friends and family.

Fruits and Future of Vatican II

Friday 28 September 2012

HALF a century after the beginning of the Second Vatican Council, the 50th anniversary of Vatican II was marked by a three day Symposium in Melbourne last week, hosted jointly by the Catholic Theological College, Australian Catholic University, Yarra Theological Union and Jesuit Theological College.

St Mary of the Cross Chapel Dedication

Friday 28 September 2012

ARCHBISHOP Denis Hart has dedicated the new St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Chapel at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. The Chapel which is rich in symbolism is located in the newly built Daniel Mannix Building, which is due for official opening next month.

United by one call

Friday 28 September 2012

WITH eight new priests recently ordained to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Kairos Catholic Journal sent Christopher Akehurst to find out a little bit more about eight very different journeys, which all lead to the priestly vocation.

Korean Confirmation Mass

Monday 24 September 2012

BISHOP Peter Elliott recently celebrated a confirmation Mass for the Korean Catholic Community at St Bernadette’s Church, Ivanhoe. During his homily he told candidates that through the sacrament of Confirmation they would be sealed by the Holy Spirit and called to be a true image of Jesus Christ, a true Christian.

Friday 21 September 2012

MORE than 800 parishioners and 51 priests were present at the celebration of the silver anniversary of Mgr Tony Ireland's ordination to the priesthood, last Sunday.

Facing the Truth

Friday 21 September 2012

THE Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Denis Hart, announced on behalf of the leaders of the Catholic Church in Victoria that today they would lodge the Church’s submission, Facing the Truth, to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and other Non-Government Organisations.

Thursday 19 Septmeber 2012

DURING Leah Darrow's recent visit to Melbourne, the Communications Office at the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne arranged a video interview with Leah to hear more about her incredible story of faith.

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day 19 September 2012

IT all started back in 1982 when the newly appointed parish priest to St Kilda West, Fr Ernie Smith, opened the presbytery doors to people in need. 30 years on and Sacred Heart Mission is still at the forefront of caring for those in need.

Northern Region Youth Ministry Dinner

Wednesday 19 September 2012

LAST Thursday evening Youth Ministers from across Melbourne's Northern region gathered to discuss some of the highlights and challenges of Parish Youth Ministry.

The other Paul Murray

Tuesday 18 September 2012

BY pure coincidence, two Paul Murrays were visiting Melbourne at the same time. This ‘other’ Paul Murray was in Melbourne as the guest of the Victorian Council of Churches (VCC) to speak about the approach to relations between different Christian churches known as ‘receptive ecumenism.’

Fr Paul Murray OP in Melbourne

Tuesday 18 September 2012

MELBOURNE Archdiocese recently hosted celebrated author and poet Fr Paul Murray OP. Fr Paul is a Professor of spirituality at the Angelicum in Rome and was in Melbourne for several weeks in July and August.

Leah Darrow visits Melbourne

Friday 14 September 2012

FORMER America’s Next Top Model contestant and now full-time apologist and speaker for Catholic Answers in the USA, Leah Darrow, delivered talks on chastity and modesty to more than 600 people during her two day tour in Melbourne.

Friday 14 September 2012

THE CSSV annual dinner, held last month, was a memorable evening which brought together 300 representatives from 50 member organisations, which together provide the full range of community services around the state.

Thursday 13 September 2012

KAIROS Catholic Journal's Fiona Basile won Best Original Photograph at the 2012 Awards for Excellence in Catholic Press as well as Best Original Photo at the 2012 Australasian Religious Press Awards, last week.

Gateway Appeal

Tuesday 11 September 2012

VILLA Maria is appealing for funding to expand their services and offer more opportunities for young people with a disability, to experience greater social interaction and community involvement.

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