Father Michael McCarthy has been appointed by Pope Francis on March 10 as the new Bishop of Rockhampton in Queensland, five months after the position became vacant.

Abstaining from meat on Fridays was the only way a Catholic could fulfill their penitential obligation until 1985 in Australia. Almost three decades on, some of the Church’s leaders believe we’ve lost a unique mark of Catholic identity, as Matthew Biddle explains…

The Sisters aim to have friends of Schoenstatt walk 13,959km before the October 18 anniversary – the distance between the Mt Richon Shrine and the movement’s hometown in Germany.

An incredible series of events that her family believe were nothing short of miraculous helped Maria Wyer to successfully undergo a kidney transplant last month.

Melbourne’s Latin Mass centre has been officially elevated to the status of a “personal parish” of the Archdiocese.

Catholics in Australia’s Eastern States are confused about the upcoming visit of renowned Medjugorje author Wayne Weible.

Dominican priest Fr Anthony Van Dyke OP will return to the Order’s priory in North Adelaide on February 26 after spending an unprecedented 15 years in Perth.

Claims that the Archdiocese of Adelaide had banned 40 Days for Life have proved to be incorrect, with confirmation the State will host the pro-life campaign commencing next week.

Four new postulants have joined the Dominican Order in Australia, with the group moving in to St Laurence’s Priory in North Adelaide recently.

Catholics in Australia’s Eastern States are confused about the upcoming visit of renowned Medjugorje author Wayne Weible. Mr Weible is conducting an Australian tour from February 28 to March 15, where he will speak at 14 venues in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. The Record understands Catholic priests, religious and laity in the area are uncertain whether attendance at Mr Weib...