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Suffering, injustice and hardship do not have the final word: Bishop-Elect Nelson Po Easter Message 2026

By Bishop-elect, Nelson Po Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Each year the celebration of Easter invites us to proclaim again the great truth at the heart of our faith: Christ is risen. In the resurrection of Jesus, the darkness of Good Friday gives way to the light of hope. Yet we know that for many people today, hope can sometimes feel distant. Bishop-Elect Po is congratulated ...
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Bishop-Elect Po greets a parishioner at St Benedict's Church, Applecross.

Life renewed with the risen Jesus as our guide: Bishop of Broome Tim Norton Easter Message 2026

By Bishop of Broome, Tim Norton Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May the grace and peace of Christ be with you. Bishop Norton said Easter invites us all to be guides, even imperfect ones, who invite people on this wonderful journey of life with the risen Jesus. Photo: ACBC. For the past two weeks we have been hosting an engaging, young, diocesan priest from the eastern states w...
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Bishop Norton said Easter invites us all to be guides, even imperfect ones, who invite people on this wonderful journey of life with the risen Jesus.

Be a person of humility and perseverance: Bishop of Geraldton Michael Morrissey Easter Message 2026

By Bishop of Geraldton, Michael Morrissey “Peace be with you all!” With these words, Pope Leo XIV greeted the world after his election in 2025 and went on to say,“these are the first words spoken by the risen Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for God’s flock…a peace that is unarmed and disarming, humble and persevering. A peace that comes from God, the God who loves us al...
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Bishop Morrissey said peace is possible through our own peaceful encounters with each other.

Do not be afraid to be missionary disciples: Bishop of Bunbury George Kolodziej SDS Easter Message 2026

By Bishop of Bunbury, George Kolodziej SDS My dear friends Christ is risen! Alleluia! We are witnesses, called to share what we have found in Christ! Bishop Kolodziej has urged us to not be afraid of being missionary disciples. Photo: Supplied. In the Acts of the Apostles on Easter Sunday, we hear St Peter proclaim with great conviction: “We are witnesses.” (Acts 10:39). These w...
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Bishop Kolodziej has urged us not to be afraid of being missionary disciples.

We live in times that test our courage and our faith: Bishop Donald Sproxton VG Easter Message 2026

By Bishop Donald Sproxton VG Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. As we gather in faith during this sacred season of Easter, we are called once again to stand with the truth at the very heart of our Christian hope: Christ is risen! Alleluia! This is not merely a liturgical refrain, but the living reality that transforms our lives, our families and our fractured world. In the midst ...
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Bishop Sproxton addresses the congregation at the ordination of Jhee Baguinat to the Ministry of the Diaconate.

There is a better way – a way that the world urgently needs: Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB Easter Message 2026

By Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ As we once again enter into the sacred mystery of Easter, our hearts turn to the profound truth at the very centre of our faith: that Jesus Christ, crucified and buried, has truly risen from the dead. In Him, the power of sin and death has been broken, and a new and unheard-of hope has been planted deep within us:...
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SPECIAL REPORT: New Perth Deacon inspired by the fraternity of a faith community

Deacon Kenneth said his faith was shaped by the influence of his family’s strong Catholic values. Photo: Supplied. To the young people discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, be patient and open to God’s voice. Take time always to pray, reflect and ask the Lord for His will to be done on your life. Seek advice by asking questions of the learned, priests and your academic ...
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Deacon Kenneth said his faith was shaped by the influence of his family’s strong Catholic values.

Catholic Mission appoints new national director

The Pontifical Mission Societies have appointed Peter Gates as national director of Catholic Mission, the Pope’s mission agency in Australia. Peter brings more than three decades of service to the role, most recently as deputy national director. He has been central to strengthening missionary formation, deepening parish and school engagement with the Church’s universal mission and guidin...
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Peter Gates, the new national director of Catholic Mission.

MasterChef competition highlights health, wellbeing and connection

Catholic Homes brought flavour, fun and friendly competition to its recent Nutrition and Hydration Week celebrations with a vibrant MasterChef-style cooking competition involving residents and staff. Using the popular TV show’s mystery box challenge as inspiration, teams were pitted against each other with the underlying message of the important role that food, connection and shared experie...
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The event highlighted the important role food plays in both health and community connection.

St Francis’ relics returned to crypt after month-long veneration draws 370,000 pilgrims

By Courtney Mares Bells rang out over the hilltop town of Assisi on the night of 22 March as Franciscan friars closed the month-long public veneration of the bones of St Francis of Assisi, which drew more than 370,000 pilgrims from around the world to pray before the beloved saint. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, who is president of the Italian bishops' conference, presided over the cl...
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Franciscan friars kneel in prayer during the final moment of veneration of the relics of St. Francis of Assisi on 22 March 2026, in the Lower Church of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Photo: OSV News/Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

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