26 Feb 2019
ACBC statement

Statement form Archbishop Mark Coleridge, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
24 Feb 2019
Homily of Archbishop Mark Coleridge at Sala Regia
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop Mark Coleridge delivered the homily at the final Mass of the Vatican Summit on the Protection of Minors.
17 Dec 2018
ACBC & CRA joint statement

Catholic Bishops and Catholic Religious Australia's report outlines Church's progress since Royal Commission ended.
22 Oct 2018
Today's national apology

A message from Bishop O'Kelly SJ on the national child sex abuse apology.
19 Oct 2018
Catholic Mission Month

’Every man and woman is a mission; that is the reason for our life on this earth’ – Pope Francis' World Mission Day message.
17 Oct 2018
10K voices and climbing

Momentum is building as Church reaches midway point of Open Listening and Dialogue phase of preparations for Plenary Council 2020.
31 Aug 2018
Royal Commission response

'The Catholic Church has learned, is changing and will keep changing' – Catholic leaders.
13 Jul 2018
Plenary Council song launched

The song, Listen, was composed and performed by Brisbane singer/songwriter Peter Pellicaan.
01 Jul 2018
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday

Bishop Saunders of Broome explains that the experiences of many Indigenous women are captured in the iconic Marian image of the Pieta...
29 Jun 2018
New Archbishop for Melb.

Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Broken Bay, Peter A. Comensoli, as the new Archbishop of Melbourne.
18 May 2018
Plenary Council 2020

Adelaide will host opening Plenary Council session in October 2020.
19 Mar 2018
Green light for Plenary

Pope Francis backs decision to hold Plenary Council in Australia
08 Jan 2018
'A remarkable story'

New Vatican publication highlights Indigenous art, culture.
15 Dec 2017
Statement from Vicar General

Statement from Fr Philip Marshall on the release of the Royal Commission final report.
11 Dec 2017
ACYF17 – it's a wrap

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

An estimated 19,000 young Catholics will converge upon Sydney for ACYF’s three-day national celebration – December 7-9.
27 Nov 2017
Advent Calendar app

New app contains a variety of videos, meditations and podcasts for the Christmas season.
14 Nov 2017
ACYF video game

'The Adventures of Saint John Paul the Great' will get its official launch at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival next month.
17 Oct 2017
ACYF 2017

More than 15,000 Catholic youth from around the nation are expected to flock to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Sydney.
03 Oct 2017
Month of prayer and fasting

Parishes and communities around Australia are being asked to dedicate the month of October to marriage and families.
21 Sep 2017
Letters on same-sex marriage

"...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.
19 Sep 2017
Pope, Marriage and Plebiscite

Bishops Conference's brochure provides an overview of Pope Francis’ teaching on marriage and the family for you to reflect upon.
29 Jun 2017
Plenary Council appointments

Committee will work closely with the Bishops Commission to ensure the successful preparation, celebration and implementation of the Plenary Council 2020.
08 Jun 2017
ACYF17 update

Find out the latest information about the Australian Catholic Youth Festival being held in Sydney December 7-9.
01 Jun 2017
Pope wants to hear from youth

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.
24 May 2017
ACYF 2017 News

International Catholic megastar confirmed for Australian Catholic Youth Festival.
10 May 2017
ACYF Sydney 2017

Registration opens online for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival to be held in Sydney from December 7-9.
30 Mar 2017
Plight of Christians highlighted

Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world, Catholic bishops have told a Parliamentary inquiry.
07 Mar 2017
ACYF 2017

Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2017 – what, where, when, want to get involved? Here are the details.
01 Mar 2017
Bishop Long's Lenten message

'... we have betrayed your trust. And so it is time for us to come home to the heart of the Gospel...' – Bishop Long
27 Feb 2017
Day 14 – Royal Commission

The Archbishops returned for the final day in the three-week hearing.
27 Feb 2017
Day 13 – Royal Commission

Day 13 commenced with a panel discussion on the work of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors which advises the Pope directly.
24 Feb 2017
TJHC e-newsletter

Catch up with the latest news and helpful links to Royal Commission updates, transcripts and more.
24 Feb 2017
ACBC Media Release

Statement from Archbishop Hart, President, Aust. Catholic Bishops Conf. at the conclusion of case study 50 of the Royal Commission.
23 Feb 2017
Day 12 – Royal Commission

D12 hearing heard from members of various religious institutes in Australia.
22 Feb 2017
Day 11 – Royal Commission

D11 hearing's was attended by bishops with responsibility for various dioceses and regional archdioceses.
21 Feb 2017
Day 10 - Royal Commission

D10 looked at issues related to the operation and establishment of Catholic Professional Standards Ltd.
17 Feb 2017
Day 9 – Royal Commission

D9 – Panel discussion looked at issues in Catholic Education.
16 Feb 2017
Day 8 – Royal Commission

D8 commenced with a panel discussion on the professional support and supervision of priests and clergy.
16 Feb 2017
New guidelines

Australian bishops launch guidelines for celebrating the sacraments with people with disability.
15 Feb 2017
Day 7 – Royal Commission

D7 focused on initial formation of clergy and religious and the professional support and supervision of working priests and religious.
14 Feb 2017
Day 6 – Royal Commission

D6 started with a panel examination of the processes of priestly formation within the Catholic Church both historically and currently.
13 Feb 2017
Day 5 – Royal Commission

D5 started with hearing evidence from Ms Teresa Devlin, CEO of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
10 Feb 2017
Day 4 – Royal Commission

Summary of day four of the Royal Commission's 50th case study.
09 Feb 2017
Day 3 – Royal Commission

D3 discussed structural and cultural issues, including accountability and transparency
08 Feb 2017
Day 2 – Royal Commission

Summary from the Truth Justice and Healing Council on Day 2 of the Royal Commission's "Catholic wrap-up".
07 Feb 2017
TJHC address to Commission

Statement from Francis Sullivan, CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council.
20 Jan 2017
Catholic Bishops media release

Politicians should respect the right of people of faith to hold a different view on marriage.
18 Jan 2017
A personal testimony

Julie Morgan believes bringing in legislation that allows a group of experts to determine who can ''legally'' die is a retrograde move.
20 Dec 2016
Year of Youth 2018

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.
09 Dec 2016
Catholic Youth Festival 2017

One year to go to Australia’s biggest Catholic youth festival in Sydney.
06 Dec 2016
Australian sainthood push

A push to have a second Australian – doctor and humanitarian Sr Mary Glowrey – elevated to sainthood has moved a step forward.
04 Jul 2016
Marriage plebiscite

Archbishop Fisher: 'Same-sex marriage opponents not bigots'.
15 Sep 2015
Laudato Si’ video released

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