Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

Lockdown Light—’Final Edition’ A weekly series bringing ‘light’ to this time of lockdown … Well and truly done with sourdough starters? Not interested in another DIY project? To help fill the void during lockdown, each week we’ll suggest some inspiring content to bring ‘light’ to…

Please find a Message from Archbishop Comensoli as we launch the universal Synod on Synodality at our local level today. Message was published on Sunday the 17-10-21. Read here Further information can be found on the Archdiocesan website. Read preparatory document   

Plenary Council calls for more listening in Australian Church This report is prepared by Lisa Zengarini After a three-year preparatory process, the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia kicked off last week gathering approximately 280 delegates from across the country who met virtually for their first…

Children’s Week is a national celebration recognising the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. To celebrate Children’s Week, the Archdiocese of Melbourne is highlighting the issue of online safety with parents, carers, parish leaders, staff and volunteers, and with the children in our parishes. Our hope is…

Last Sunday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass to mark the global launch of the Synod of Bishops with the theme For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission. In dioceses around the world, local launches will take place this coming weekend, ushering in a period of local consultation…

Advent is fast approaching. Now that we know when the Church is opening, we will be couple of weeks away from Advent. The Archdiocese have prepared this weekly reflection to help us prepare to celebrate Jesus. Using the weekly Advent readings, the Grace of Waiting looks at what…