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September 11, 2023

The Voice Referendum

The Voice Referendum   The Catholic Bishops of Australia propose the following principles: 1) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have lived in this land for many thousands of years. Their custodianship, however, is not recognised in the Australian Constitution. This is an omission which needs to be rectified. A constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament is proposed as a way to achieve this. The bishops …

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August 17, 2023

Social Justice Statement

ACBC Media Blog Bishops’ statement calls for ‘new engagement’ with First Peoples 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 and act on …

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August 16, 2023

Neil Para 1,000km Walk for Freedom

Sri Lankan refugee and asylum seeker Neil Para today set out on his 1000 kilometre walk for freedom to raise awareness of the plight of refugees in Australia especially those with no visas or visas that don’t give them certainty for their future.

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August 15, 2023

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”.

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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 Culcairn hospital, surrounded by his family. Please …

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July 27, 2023

Follow our Pilgrims on their WYD Journey

The Diocese of Wagga Wagga is now on Facebook. Diocese of Wagga Wagga facebook page Follow our pilgrims as they journey through the Holy Lands and on to Lisbon for World Youth Day. Regular updates are posted on our News + Events page, and the facebook pages for the Diocese of Wagga Wagga and Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga ...

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April 13, 2023

Oceania bishops publish response to Synod of Bishops document

The Oceania response was drafted by a writing and discernment group, which synthesised reports from the four bishops conferences and the local Eastern Catholic Churches.
In a context of prayer and contemplation, the bishops reviewed and refined that document, which the FCBCO’s executive council recently approved and submitted to the Synod Secretariat in Rome.

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February 20, 2023

Message of the Holy Father for Lent 2023

Message of the Holy Father for Lent 2023:
Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey

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November 4, 2022

“If you want to go far, go together” – Bishop Edwards’ Pastoral Letter

Lifting the Exemption: The diocese did not require us to attend Church during the pandemic as an extraordinary measure and for our safety and wellbeing. This exemption will no longer apply.

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October 14, 2022

Diocesan Protocols – Effective Friday 14th October 2022

The Diocese of Wagga Wagga returns to normal pre-Covid practices.

Appeals
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September 6, 2022

Floods in Pakistan – Caritas Australia Appeal

The unprecedented floods have left a trail of destruction in Pakistan, causing many to suffer the loss of their homes, livelihoods, and belongings.
Over 33 million people have been affected, and over a thousand have died.
Out of 160 districts in the country, 116 have declared a state of emergency.

News
August 16, 2022

Synod on Synodality – the Australian Synthesis

The Australian synthesis draws from the local diocesan consultations that took places between October 2021 and March 2022, after which diocesan reports were prepared. Countries around the world are producing national syntheses that will assist the Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops in its ongoing work to prepare the international gathering in Rome in October 2023.

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July 6, 2022

Plenary Council Decrees

During the second general assembly, more than 35 motions were put to a consultative and a deliberative vote. Those motions that received a qualified majority in the deliberative vote were passed by the Plenary Council. They were confirmed as the decrees of the Plenary Council.

Appeals
May 26, 2022

Catholic Mission

As the Pope’s international mission agency, we respond to the call to love God and to love our neighbour by forming individuals and communities as missionary disciples of Jesus who share their faith in action and through prayer. We share in God’s mission to reach out, give life by sharing our personal and financial resources to: – proclaim the Gospel, – serve people in need, – act for peace, justice and creation; In partnership with local churches, so that all may have life in Christ.

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March 7, 2022

The Diocese of Lismore 2022 Flood Appeal

The Most Reverend Gregory Homeming OCD, Bishop of Lismore offers his message of comfort, support and hope to the people of Northern NSW.

Appeals
January 18, 2022

Caritas Australia

Caritas Australia works hand in hand with the most marginalised communities in Australia and overseas, to confront the challenges of poverty. Through locally-led programs, we work with all people, with shared hope and compassion, towards a world where all can thrive and reach their full potential. 

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August 14, 2021

Mass For You At Home

While public Masses are suspended during the current lockdown, there are a number of options to watch Mass online. An option on television and online is Mass for You at Home.

News
August 2, 2021

Pastoral Letter for Hope Sunday

Bishop Mark Edwards OMI has issued a Pastoral Letter on the matter of Voluntary Assisted Dying. Read the full letter here.

Parish Announcements
May 20, 2021

Pastoral Letter – Palliative Care + Palliative Care Week

Palliative Care Week is 23-29 May and Palliative Care Sunday is celebrated on Sunday 23 May (Pentecost this year).  A Pastoral Letter on this topic has been prepared and will be distributed through your local parish. 

Appeals
January 15, 2021

Aid to the Church In Need – Emergency Appeal for Lebanon

Port of Beirut Explosion. Photo taken days after the explosion.

Donations to the Aid to theChurch in Need Emergency Appeal are desperately sought to support the most urgent needs in Lebanon following the deadly blast in August 2020.

CEC
December 18, 2020

Establishment of the Catholic Education Council Wagga (CEC)

Bishop Edwards has established the Catholic Education Council (CEC), to assist him to fulfil his role, responsibilities and mission regarding the ministry of Catholic Education.

Parish Announcements
July 22, 2020

Most Rev Mark Edwards OMI – Bishop of Wagga Wagga

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Reverend Mark Edwards OMI was received as the sixth Bishop of Wagga Wagga during a Liturgical Reception and Solemn Mass at St Michael’s Cathedral, Wagga Wagga on Wednesday 22 July 2020.

Parish Announcements
July 3, 2020

Plenary Council 2020: Listen To What The Spirit Is Saying

In October 2021, the Catholic Church in Australia will gather for the first Plenary Council to be held since the second Vatican Council.

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Can you see your diocese on the map? 📊📈👀

Yesterday, the National Centre for Pastoral Research (NCPR) published their latest newsletter which included this heatmap of the percentages of Catholic populations in each geographical diocese in Australia.

The top three dioceses with the highest proportions are shown in dark red - Wagga Wagga (26.5%), Bathurst (25.3%) and Parramatta (24.7%).

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Data Source: ABS Census of Population & Housing 2021 (data obtained as part of the National Catholic Census Project). Note: The map is created using Census boundaries which are “the best fit’ with canonical boundaries, but do not always align perfectly (e.g. as in the case of the Diocese of Rockhampton and the Diocese of Toowoomba). ... See MoreSee Less

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What a wonderful experience they are all having

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