Catholic women are being invited to participate in a national consultation with two bishops later this month and to mark their diaries for a national gathering in September.

The national consultation, which will take place on March 27 via Zoom, invites women to articulate and celebrate their contribution to and vision for the mission of the Catholic Church in Australia.

Bishop Michael Morrissey, the Bishop Delegate for Women, said he is looking forward to hearing from Catholic women from across the country.

Statement form Archbishop Mark Coleridge, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop Mark Coleridge delivered the homily at the final Mass of the Vatican Summit on the Protection of Minors.

Catholic Bishops and Catholic Religious Australia's report outlines Church's progress since Royal Commission ended.

A message from Bishop O'Kelly SJ on the national child sex abuse apology.

’Every man and woman is a mission; that is the reason for our life on this earth’ – Pope Francis' World Mission Day message.

Momentum is building as Church reaches midway point of Open Listening and Dialogue phase of preparations for Plenary Council 2020.

'The Catholic Church has learned, is changing and will keep changing' – Catholic leaders.

The song, Listen, was composed and performed by Brisbane singer/songwriter Peter Pellicaan.

Bishop Saunders of Broome explains that the experiences of many Indigenous women are captured in the iconic Marian image of the Pieta...

Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Broken Bay, Peter A. Comensoli, as the new Archbishop of Melbourne.

Adelaide will host opening Plenary Council session in October 2020.

Pope Francis backs decision to hold Plenary Council in Australia

Australian bishops’ submission to the Religious Freedom Review.

New Vatican publication highlights Indigenous art, culture.

Statement from Fr Philip Marshall on the release of the Royal Commission final report.

Perth announced as next ACYF venue as thousands flock to Mass in The Domain December 9, 2017.

An estimated 19,000 young Catholics will converge upon Sydney for ACYF’s three-day national celebration – December 7-9.

New app contains a variety of videos, meditations and podcasts for the Christmas season.

'The Adventures of Saint John Paul the Great' will get its official launch at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival next month.

More than 15,000 Catholic youth from around the nation are expected to flock to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Sydney.

Parishes and communities around Australia are being asked to dedicate the month of October to marriage and families.

"...We must continue to exercise our right to speak our views publically as free citizens, but we should not adopt any means that creates disrespect..." Bishop O'Kelly.

Bishops Conference's brochure provides an overview of Pope Francis’ teaching on marriage and the family for you to reflect upon.

Committee will work closely with the Bishops Commission to ensure the successful preparation, celebration and implementation of the Plenary Council 2020.

Find out the latest information about the Australian Catholic Youth Festival being held in Sydney December 7-9.

Pope asks young people of the world to take part in an online survey to share their experiences, concerns and ideas regarding the Catholic Church.

International Catholic megastar confirmed for Australian Catholic Youth Festival.

Registration opens online for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival to be held in Sydney from December 7-9.

Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world, Catholic bishops have told a Parliamentary inquiry.

Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2017 – what, where, when, want to get involved? Here are the details.

'... we have betrayed your trust. And so it is time for us to come home to the heart of the Gospel...' – Bishop Long

The Archbishops returned for the final day in the three-week hearing.

Day 13 commenced with a panel discussion on the work of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors which advises the Pope directly.

Catch up with the latest news and helpful links to Royal Commission updates, transcripts and more.

Statement from Archbishop Hart, President, Aust. Catholic Bishops Conf. at the conclusion of case study 50 of the Royal Commission.

D12 hearing heard from members of various religious institutes in Australia.

D11 hearing's was attended by bishops with responsibility for various dioceses and regional archdioceses.

D10 looked at issues related to the operation and establishment of Catholic Professional Standards Ltd.

D9 – Panel discussion looked at issues in Catholic Education.

D8 commenced with a panel discussion on the professional support and supervision of priests and clergy.

Australian bishops launch guidelines for celebrating the sacraments with people with disability.

D7 focused on initial formation of clergy and religious and the professional support and supervision of working priests and religious.

D6 started with a panel examination of the processes of priestly formation within the Catholic Church both historically and currently.

D5 started with hearing evidence from Ms Teresa Devlin, CEO of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.

Summary of day four of the Royal Commission's 50th case study.

D3 discussed structural and cultural issues, including accountability and transparency

Summary from the Truth Justice and Healing Council on Day 2 of the Royal Commission's "Catholic wrap-up".

Statement from Francis Sullivan, CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council.

Politicians should respect the right of people of faith to hold a different view on marriage.

Julie Morgan believes bringing in legislation that allows a group of experts to determine who can ''legally'' die is a retrograde move. 

The Year of Youth celebrates 10 years since World Youth Day was hosted in Sydney during 2008. It will focus on the theme, ‘Open New Horizons for Spreading Joy: Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment’. The emphasis is on local discussion and dialogue in parishes, schools, youth groups and dioceses.

One year to go to Australia’s biggest Catholic youth festival in Sydney.

A push to have a second Australian – doctor and humanita­rian Sr Mary Glowrey – elevated to sainthood has moved a step forward.

Archbishop Fisher: 'Same-sex marriage opponents not bigots'.

Catholic Earthcare Australia's video released today – Laudato Si’ – An urgent appeal for action.