Pray With the Pope

The “Pray with the Pope” initiative is part of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, which, during the pontificate of Pope Francis, launched the project known as “The Pope’s Video,” through which the faithful were invited each month to unite in prayer for a specific intention.

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Episcopal Ordination – Most Rev Peter Murphy

The Episcopal Ordination and Solemn Installation of Most Rev Peter Murphy as the Eleventh Bishop of Armidale will be held at St Mary & St Joseph Cathedral Armidale on Thursday 8th May 2025 at 6:00pm

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Vale Archbishop Francis Carroll

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Archbishop Francis Carroll, a beloved figure within the Church & the local community.

Bishops Statement on the Voice

In Towards the Referendum, the bishops encourage all Australians to educate themselves, including by reading the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the bishops’ annual Social Justice Statement. They also invite people to listen to others’ hopes and fears.

Social Justice Statement

Social Justice Statement Bishops’ statement calls for ‘new engagement’ with First Peoples ACBC Media Blog Australia’s Catholic bishops have called on the nation to seek "a new engagement" with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in their annual Social Justice Statement being launched today. Since the 1940s, the bishops have published annual statements that urge the Catholic community to reflect ...

2025 – Holy Year of Hope

The Jubilee Year will be celebrated throughout 2025 via a calendar of special events, focusing on particular groups of people and specific themes. The theme for the 2025 Jubilee, chosen by Pope Francis, is “Pilgrims of Hope”.

Fr Terence Mahedy RIP

AUGUST 4, 2023 Fr Terence Mahedy RIP We give thanks to God for the extraordinary life and ministry of Fr Terence Mahedy. It is with great sadness that the Diocese of Wagga Wagga announces the death of Fr Terence Mahedy, Parish Priest of Culcairn Parish and Administrator of Holbrook Parish. Fr Terence passed away on Thursday 3 August 2023 at ...