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A Message of Faith and Friendship: Easter Reflection by Sister Roberta Tremarelli

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Fostering Connections of Solidarity and Unity: A Journey to Esperance

In an inspiring journey of faith and community, Shendelle Mullane, Catholic Mission Diocesan Director, ventured to the far eastern edges of the Diocese of Bunbury to visit the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and Esperance Parish.

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Talking Mission - Irene Baik

In this month's edition of Talking Mission, we had the pleasure of interviewing Irene Baik, who recently joined as our Youth and Schools Engagement Officer.

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Impact Investing Bridging Education and Opportunity in Ethiopia

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, Cardinal of Ethiopia, accompanied by clergy dignitaries, including Fr Brian Lucas, Catholic Mission National Director, inaugurated the new impact investment project at Lideta Catholic Cathedral School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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“Go and invite everyone to the banquet"

Building on this inclusive message, Pope Francis has published his World Mission Sunday message with a key theme from Matthew 22:09 of “Go and invite everyone to the banquet".

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Creating a Space for Engagement and Leadership in Central Australia

Key to the missionary spirit is to spend time with people, to get to know them by listening with an open mind and heart, and by creating space for engagement. This has been a particular challenge for missionary priests working with Aboriginal communities in remote parts of the Northern Territory.

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Empowering Healthcare in Hyderabad

Fr Brian Lucas, Catholic Mission National Director, recently visited St Elizabeth Hospital in Pakistan. Invited by Fr Robert McCulloch, the Chairman of the St Elizabeth Hospital Board, to come and visit the project supported by Catholic Mission, Fr Brian had the opportunity to see the facilities and the recent upgrades.

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Talking Mission - Loana Wallace

We welcome Loana Wallace, who talked about her Immersion experience in Cambodia and the impact on her life.

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Pope Francis' Message for World Mission Day 2024

Pope Francis has released the highly anticipated World Mission Sunday message for 2024, a fundamental document that will shape and inspire the work of Mission globally and locally throughout the year.

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An Uplifting Update from Sr Mary in Uganda

In January 2020, we were proud to announce the completion of the St Luke Bujuni Health Centre project in the Diocese of Hoima, Uganda. The project aimed to provide the Bujuni communities with access to general and maternal medical support, including antenatal and postnatal education, in a region with low access to health services.

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Calling a New Country "Home"

It is time to rebuild a future for many Ukrainians who have been displaced due to the conflict in their country. According to the UNHCR, it is the fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II, with over 7.8 million people being displaced.

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Fr Solomon Calls For Prayer

Rev Fr Solomon Patrick Zaku, the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies Nigeria, is calling for our prayers and support amid the recent attack on Christmas Eve, claiming over 200 lives and saw 37 villages razed to the ground, leaving many people homeless.

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Talking Mission - Patrick Fox

We welcome our first guest to Talking Mission, where we introduce you to people who are turning Mission into action.

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A Seminarian's Journey: Building Bridges of Peace in Nigeria

Committed to the ongoing support of the Nigerian people and the development of future Church leaders, Catholic Mission is dedicated to assisting seminarians on their path to priesthood. These future priests are envisioned to be pillars within their communities, embodying and spreading the "Gospel values of justice, peace, and love," which Cardinal Onaiyekan emphasises as crucial for peacebuilding in Nigeria.

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Hope in Hardship: The Vital Role of Missionaries in Myanmar's Humanitarian Challenge

Earlier this week, the United Nations provided an update on the devastating situation in Myanmar. Since the military take-over in 2021, many have had to flee multiple times, “eroding their coping capacity with each move,” commented the United Nations. Within the last two weeks, in Northern Shan state, 50,000 people were reported to have fled to find a safe refuge.

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Strengthening Life - Giving Work Globally: World Mission Month Celebration

This World Mission Month has witnessed an exceptional flow of generosity, enabling missionaries to provide life-changing opportunities to many communities, families, and children around the world. At the heart of this World Mission Month appeal was the story of Sr Carolina and the Venilale community in rural Timor-Leste, as they face many health challenges such as tuberculosis and malnutrition.

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World Mission Sunday Celebration: #Wearestillhere

The #Wearestillhere campaign, a unique global initiative that unites lay and religious missionaries from all corners of the world. The campaign, launched globally by Catholic Mission in Australia and the Pontifical Mission Societies, is an invitation to answer the burning passion of our hearts and set ourselves in motion. By listening to our missionary hearts, we are able to share our love of God, and open our hearts to welcome one another, as a global family.

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Answering the Earth's Cry: Catholic Mission Aligns with Laudato Si Action Platform in Anticipation of Laudate Deum

On October 4, as we celebrate both the feast day of St Francis of Assisi and the conclusion of the Season of Creation, Pope Francis is scheduled to release a new apostolic exhortation on the environment titled “Laudate Deum”, a follow-up to his 2015 encyclical letter, "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home."

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Catholic Mission Launches World Mission Month 2023 Appeal

Catholic Mission is launching the celebration of World Mission Month 2023, focusing on Pope Francis’ World Mission Sunday message, ‘Hearts on fire, feet on the move’. The October appeal highlights the burning passion that drives missionaries around the world to take action for a more just world. Sr Carolina, who is the face of the awareness and fundraising campaign, is a great example of the devotion of missionaries, dedicating herself to providing critical healthcare services to the rural community of Venilale in Timor-Leste.

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House of Mercy: Pope Francis Highlights Missionary Efforts in Mongolia

Today was the final day of Pope Francis’ Papal visit to Mongolia, which concluded with the blessing of the House of Mercy, a welcoming place dedicated to supporting people most in need. A significant last stop for Pope Francis, that through this blessing, acknowledged the missionary effort on the ground as being more than evangelical, but people orientated for the greater good.

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Historical Visit of Pope Francis to Mongolia: Blessing the House of Mercy

The Mongolian people eagerly anticipate the historic visit of Pope Francis, a monumental occasion for one of the smallest Church communities in the world. As the world's eyes turn to Mongolia, Pope Francis' visit emerges as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the country, spotlighting the Church's remarkable journey in Mongolia.

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Socktober 2023: Uniting Catholic Schools in Australia to Score Big for Social Justice in Timor-Leste

As the superstars of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kick their goals, the launch of Socktober 2023 this week will have students across Australia kicking their own, and for a good cause. The schools-based community engagement initiative of Catholic Mission, which launches Tuesday, seeks to show students and their families the injustice of global poverty, especially for young children, through the unifying power of the world game.

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Catholic Mission Launches Workplace Giving Campaign

Secure employment for vulnerable women in Ethiopia is at the heart of Catholic Mission’s 2023 Workplace Giving campaign, which is launching this Wednesday. The campaign, which encourages Australian employees to make a pre-tax contribution to vital missionary works overseas, will support vocational training programs in rural parts of the country.

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Catholic Mission and Cardinal Marengo Discuss Deepening Ties and Pope Francis' Landmark Visit to Mongolia

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Igniting Change and Empowering Youth in Timor-Leste through Education

In Timor-Leste, with 97 percent of the population being Catholic and a median age of 21, the voice of the youthful population carries a strong message of hope and change. However, this voice is confronted with a challenging economic landscape and the struggle to find sufficient employment opportunities, especially in rural areas like the Diocese of Baucau.

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Catholic Mission Calls for Parish Support for Refugee Families Sponsorship Initiative for a New Life in Australia

On the occasion of Refugee Week, Catholic Mission is inviting parishes to take action and open their hearts and arms to sponsor refugee families to help them to settle into their new life in Australia. The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) is designed for community members to build social networks to welcome a family group who has been granted a humanitarian visa but is still waiting to arrive in Australia.

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Interfaith Encounters Inter-school program 2023

During term 1 & 2 this year, Catholic Mission has been facilitating the Interfaith Encounters Inter-school program with senior students from four secondary schools, Australian Islamic College of Sydney, Gilroy Catholic College, Malek Fahd Islamic School, and St Patrick’s Marist College.

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Youth Optimism Fuels Transformation in Timor-Leste: The Role of Vocational Education for the Future of the Nation

As the elections which will define the future of Timor-Leste are currently taking place, there is an air of optimism among the younger generation. As they are hopeful to witness their nation progress and tackle important challenges at hand.

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MOHMV - Engaging together, taking actions for Mission

The Australian conference on Mission, Mission: one heart many voices, has concluded on May 5th, after three days of reflection, inspiration and dialogue for the future of Mission. It was a unique opportunity for people who have Mission at heart to gather from all around the country to share their passion by opening their hearts and minds.

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Deepening the Conversation: Exploring the Interconnectedness of Truth-telling, Reconciliation, and Synodality at MOHMV

The second day of the Mission: One Heart Many Voices (MOHMV) conference carried on the momentum of the first day, with attendees delving deeper into the themes of truth-telling, reconciliation, and synodality. The conference continued to provide a space for encounters and reflection on the themes of the Plenary Council and Synod 2023.

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MOHMV Conference Unites Hearts and Minds in Sydney with a Powerful Message of Truth and Inclusion

The first day of the highly anticipated Mission: One Heart Many Voices (MOHMV) conference has successfully concluded in Sydney, on May 3, 2023. This biannual gathering, which focuses on themes of truth-telling, reconciliation, and synodality, offers a valuable space for reflection and engagement with the themes of the Plenary Council and Synod 2023.

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A Passage of Hope for Young Girls in Timor-Leste

The St Mary Mazzarello Vocational School of Venilale in Timor-Leste, is a great example of the resilience that everyday lay and religious missionaries demonstrate in their life-giving work and the burning passion for God and people that inspires their hearts.

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Catholic Mission announces the theme for 2023: "Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move"

Inspired by the Pope's message for World Mission Sunday, this year Catholic Mission is raising awareness of the life-giving work of lay and religious missionaries around the world with the theme "Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move".

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Mission: one heart many voices conference 2023 - Exploring Truth-Telling, Reconciliation, and Synodality

Next week, the highly anticipated sixth biennial Mission: One Heart Many Voices (MOHMV) conference returns for a face-to-face event in Sydney from May 3-5, 2023. This gathering, taking place a year after the Plenary Council, offers a unique space for encounters and reflection on the discerned concerns and themes of the Plenary Council and Synod 2023.

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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for World Mission Day 2023

To celebrate missionaries and their work, Pope Francis has published a message for the 2023 World Mission Sunday. His message encourages people around the world to renew their commitment to spreading the Good News and to support missionary work.

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Melbourne student's illustration may catch Pope's eye

When year 4 student, Peter, from Melbourne's South submitted an entry to an international drawing competition last year, he may never have thought it would reach the Vatican. But after his illustration was selected as Australia's winning entry, it is now set to gain the approval of Pope Francis.

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The first-ever joint continental meeting of the National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies of Oceania and Asia

The first-ever joint continental meeting of the National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies of Oceania and Asia has taken place in Thailand. Representatives from all across the region gathered to reflect on the work of Mission in Asia. The discussion was enhanced by a presentation made by Fr Clarence Devadass, Director of the Catholic Research Centre in Thailand.

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Catholic Mission is standing in solidarity with the Church to provide pastoral and practical support to the people of Turkey and Syria.

As the death toll rises to more than 33,000, Pope Francis renews his appeal for concrete help and prayers for all those affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria. Facing the distressing situation, Catholic Mission, as the Pope’s Mission agency, is taking action to support missionaries in Turkey and Syria who are providing vital emergency support and pastoral care in this time of suffering.

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Nilan's Story: A powerful reminder of the importance of supporting missionary work in Sri Lanka

Catholic Mission, the Pope’s own Mission agency, is sharing the story of Nilan, a young seminarian from Sri Lanka who is pursuing spiritual development to become a future Church Leader.

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Christmas Message 2022

Thank you for your kindness in 2022!

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This Christmas, together, we can make a difference.

This Christmas join Catholic Mission to celebrate the missionary spirit, and reach out to the communities in needs. By sharing the voices of Fr Paul in Thailand and Fr Eugen in Romania, Catholic Mission is raising awareness on the importance of the life-giving work of missionaries around the world.

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Sockballs turn sports carnival into a whole different ball game

It was a sports carnival with a unique twist at Floreat’s Alderbury Reserve last Monday as hundreds of students from 15 secondary colleges gathered for the Associated and Catholic Colleges Year 7 Lightning Carnival with a special cause at heart.

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World Mission Sunday 2022

World Mission Sunday will be celebrated around the world on October 23, and it is a call to all of us that we have a role to play in the great work of Mission. Catholic Mission and its international network are launching the 2022 #wearestillhere message to mark the event.

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Workplace Giving campaign: “Together, we can reach out and give life”

“We have always offered workplace giving as a way to support missionaries and their work in some of the most marginalised communities around the world. Our hope is that by bringing attention to this form of partnership, people may find added purpose in their work, as well as consider other ways to partner with Catholic Mission,” says Adrienne Williams, Fundraising Manager at Catholic Mission.

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Discussion with Cardinal Souraphiel on the educational mission development projects in Ethiopia

A lunch was hosted at the Australian Catholic University, North Sydney campus, Thursday, May 24, gathering friends and supporters of Catholic Mission to share the life-giving work of missionaries in Ethiopia. A special guest from the Church of Ethiopia, Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, was invited to share the real impact these projects have in Ethiopia.

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“You shall be my witness”: celebrating the beatification of Pauline Jaricot.

On Sunday, May 22, Pauline Marie Jaricot was raised to the order of Blessed in the French city of Lyon, where she was both born a wealthy heiress and died poor, having embraced not material but spiritual wealth in the love of God.

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Catholic Mission celebrates the beatification of Pauline Jaricot

200 years ago, a great global network of Mission was founded by a young French woman, Pauline Jaricot, who had the vision of a solidarity fund to support missionaries around the world. By welcoming and inviting people to join, the association grew into a worldwide network, the Pontifical Mission Societies. This network continues Pauline’s vision of mission to share God’s love by supporting projects around the globe to help communities in need, by providing pastoral care and material support.

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Catholic Mission welcomes Cardinal Souraphiel, of Ethiopia, to celebrate Solemn Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney

Catholic Mission’s special guest from Ethiopia, Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, will celebrate the Solemn Choral Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, on Sunday 22nd of May at 10:30 am.

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Local appeal helps to comfort and support most in need

Local agencies working directly with Catholic Mission to care and support refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine say while emergency relief is still the main priority, there is now a growing and urgent need for social and pastoral care.

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Mission partners respond to Ukraine crisis

Catholic Mission is responding to an urgent call for help from its mission partners in Poland and Romania, who are desperately trying to comfort and support refugees fleeing across the border from Ukraine.