Latest Diocesan News

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Pope Leo XIV expresses concern over conflict in Middle East, Bishop Anthony safe

2 Mar 2026

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his deep concern over the conflict in the Middle East, which has thrown the region into chaos ...

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Pro-life movement leader Margaret Tighe dies at 94

19 Feb 2026

Margaret Tighe, one of the most valiant campaigners for the pro-life movement in Australia for over 60 years, has died.

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Venerable Fulton Sheen to be Beatified

10 Feb 2026

Venerable Fulton Sheen will be beatified after the Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria his cause can proceed.

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Synod of Broken Bay more than an event

9 Feb 2026

The Bishop of the Diocese of Broken Bay, Most Rev Anthony Randazzo DD JCL, has announced the framework for a 2027 Dioces ...

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Five new seminarians begin for Broken Bay

9 Feb 2026

Five new seminarians will formation for the priesthood this year for the Diocese of Broken Bay, as more prepare for ord ...

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Perth gets second Auxiliary Bishop: Fr Nelson Po

3 Feb 2026

Fr Nelson Po has been appointed as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Perth by Pope Leo XIV.

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Eucharist28: A National Journey of Prayer and Renewal Begins

30 Jan 2026

The official journey toward the International Eucharistic Congress 2028 (Eucharist28), to be held in Sydney, has formall ...

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A New Chapter Begins as First Students Step onto St Paul’s Junior Campus, Balgowlah

30 Jan 2026

Today marks an historic moment for St Paul’s Catholic College, as the first students officially begin learning at the ne ...

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Fr David Ranson: Message of Australia Day can offer hope in a time of conflict

27 Jan 2026

Fr David Ranson, Vicar General of the Diocese of Broken Bay, has used his Australia Day homily to preach a message of ho ...

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Pope Leo XIV proclaims a “Special Year of St Francis”

14 Jan 2026

Pope Leo XIV has declared 2026 a “Special Year of St Francis”, honouring the 800th anniversary of the death of St Franci ...

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Homily of Fr David Ranson for Vigil for Peace

17 Dec 2025

Last Sunday evening, our parish along with members of other Christian Churches in the city of Willoughby gathered on the ...

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A Vision for Oceania Shaped by Faith and Responsibility

10 Dec 2025

Stronger collaboration with governments, regional organisations, and civil society so that policy frameworks combined wi ...