The Church in Oceania

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AI tools help priests prepare sermons and homilies. Faith formation is accelerated at the click of a button.

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Sydney Catholics hold online gathering for RCIA. The event was attended by Varun, Tania, and Christine Solomon.

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Philippa Martyr writes on why people stop coming to Mass. She considers the role of the community in their decision. The Catholic Weekly publishes her column.

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The Diocese of Darwin has published a reflection on true freedom. The reflection discusses living by Christian values.

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Medical students from UPNG and Divine Word University have commenced their rural clinical placement with the Catholic Church Health Services in the Diocese of Aitape. The program aims to form health professionals for service in rural communities. The students will learn medicine as a profession and vocation of service.

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The Teaching Service Commission has delegated the responsibility of Charging Officers to Catholic Education Secretaries. Bishop Paul Sundu addressed Catholic Education Secretaries at their Annual Workshop. The partnership between the Church and the State in education in Papua New Guinea has been strengthened.

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Labor ministers support telehealth VAD consultations. The Catholic Weekly reports on the push and opposition.

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A major relic of St Carlo Acutis is touring Australian cities and country towns. The relic is inspiring young people, parishioners and priests to renew their love for Jesus in the Eucharist. The tour aims to promote Eucharistic devotion.

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Fr. Francis Tilo MSC was laid to rest in Port Moresby. He was a missionary, pastor and composer of Papua New Guinea's most beloved Catholic hymns. The Church in Papua New Guinea has farewelled one of her most beloved sons.

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James K.A. Smith, an Augustine scholar, discusses human desire for God. He references St. Augustine's dictum.

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Catholic Outlook publishes a reflection for the Season of Creation. The reflection discusses St Francis' commitment to simple living and attention to nature.

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Sr Rosemary Crumlin, a Sister of Mercy, was remembered at a Mass in Parramatta for her knowledge of art history and practice. She was farewelled for her "innate charm" and deep religious conviction.

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Fr Ray El Fakhry, a married father of four, has been ordained as a Maronite priest in Melbourne. He is an Army engineer. His vocation is a reminder that God's call can unfold in unexpected ways.

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The priests of the Catholic Diocese of Alotau-Sideia gathered for their Annual Clergy Retreat from August 24 to 28, 2026, on Sideia Island. The five-day retreat was a time of prayer, silence, fraternity and pastoral renewal. The retreat was held under the theme “Called, Chosen and Sent.”

SourcesDiocese of Kimbe

Archbishop Patrick O’Regan has launched an appeal for the people of Nepal affected by flash floods in the Rasuwa District. The floods have struck communities along the Bhote Koshi River.

SourcesThe Southern Cross

Caritas Australia has launched an emergency appeal to support communities devastated by flash flooding in northern Nepal. Entire settlements have been swept away. The appeal follows a sudden flood surge through the Bhote Koshi river.

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Caritas Australia has launched an emergency appeal for Nepal flood relief. Entire settlements have been swept away by flash flooding in northern Nepal. The appeal supports communities devastated by the floods.

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JRS Australia invites communities to share a meal for World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The Cook to Connect initiative aims to bring people together. It encourages sharing food, stories and culture.

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The Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations and St Andrew the Apostle Parish in Marayong have initiated a month-long food drive for Mahboba’s Promise to support Afghan refugees. The food drive delivers vital support for Afghan refugees. The initiative is an example of interfaith collaboration.

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Fr John Flader writes that Australian laws restricting conversion practices can deny some people the freedom to seek assistance to live according to their religious beliefs. He argues that these laws can restrict religious freedom. The laws are intended to prevent harm to individuals, but Fr Flader believes they can have unintended consequences.

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She reflects on the season of Pentecost. The Catholic Weekly publishes her column.

SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

Simcha Fisher writes on resistance to AI. Fisher argues that even a small act of resistance can preserve humanity.

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Isabelle Williams writes about rest, worship and keeping Sunday holy. She says it's about orienting our lives around God's love. The Catholic Weekly publishes her column.

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More than 6,000 student-athletes from 147 Sydney Catholic Schools Systemic Schools participated in eight athletics carnivals at Sydney Olympic Park. The event celebrated achievement, participation and school community. The carnivals brought together students from all 147 schools.

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Rev. Fr John Iacono celebrates 50 years of priesthood. A Mass was held at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney.

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30 church leaders from Papua New Guinea gathered in Port Moresby for a training program focused on preventing electoral violence. The People Against Violence in Elections workshop was organized by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. The training aimed to prepare church leaders as peace ambassadors ahead of the 2027 National General Elections.

SourcesDiocese of Kimbe

The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded Dr Patrick Dodson an Honorary Doctor of Letters. Dr Dodson is a renowned Yawuru Elder and leader. The award recognises his decades-long advocacy for Aboriginal people and contribution to reconciliation, justice and education.

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Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po blessed the newly completed St John of God Midland Private Hospital. He prayed that caregivers will receive patients with kindness and tend to them with skill and care. The hospital will continue the healing mission of Jesus.

SourcesThe Record

Mary’s Meals provided school meals for more than three million children in 16 countries. The charity served over 400 million meals in 2025.

SourcesThe Record

Reg Firth, founder of the Perth branch of the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community, has died at 81. He also founded Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation, 24.7 Youth Ministry, and brought the Youth Mission Team to Perth. The Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community now has branches across Australia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

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Two Western Australian MPs, Lachlan Hunter and Dave Kelly, have publicly argued for and against keeping the Lord's Prayer in parliamentary proceedings. The Procedure and Privileges Committee is reviewing the Standing Orders. Lachlan Hunter supports the review.

SourcesThe Record

Purgatory is not a place. It is the pain of having the grain of wheat fall into the ground and die to come to a new fruitfulness.

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The scholarship has helped Isla in more than just financial ways.

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The Catholic News Service reviews the movie Mutiny, starring Jason Statham. The reviewer, John Mulderig, calls it a "dreary" and "explicitly revenge-driven bloodbath". The movie follows the story of Cole Reed, a former Royal Marine, who teams up with a crew member to free human trafficking victims.

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The book uses good leadership theory and practice to show practical ways of bringing synodality to life. It takes the final document from the XVI Synod of Bishops.

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Fr Eugene Stockton died at 91. Hundreds attended his funeral Mass at St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Springwood.

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