Melbourne Catholic

As we prepare to enter a year of Jubilee for the Church, it is with great joy that we share the news of Pope Francis’ appointment of two new Auxiliary Bishops for Melbourne – Reverend Father Thinh Nguyen and Reverend Father Rene Ramirez RCJ. More info at: melbournecatholic.org/news/t…

Congratulations to @BishopComensoli on the 6th anniversary of his installation at St Patrick’s Cathedral! His journey with us has been filled with grace and compassion. We ask everyone to join in prayer for his continued guidance and blessings. 🙏 📷: Casamento Photography

It is with great joy that the Archdiocese of Melbourne shares the news of Pope Francis’ appointment of the Very Rev Joseph (Joe) Caddy AM, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, as the new Bishop of Cairns in Far North Queensland. melbournecatholic.org/news/m…

Upon his return from a pilgrimage of solidarity to the Holy Lands of Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Lebanon, @BishopComensoli has written to the clergy and laity of the Archdiocese. The letter can be read at: bit.ly/LetterJune24

Christ is Risen, Alleluia! 🙏🙏🙏 ‘Today, this (dawning) Day, calls us to a new way of living, in the light of the Resurrection.’ —Archbishop Peter A Comensoli (Homily, Easter Vigil in the Night)

‘Our Saviour – condemned, broken down, and then lifted up on a cross – is indeed astonishing to look upon ... This is Jesus Christ, God’s servant who prospered. His loss is our gain. His death is our life.’ — @BishopComensoli, Good Friday

‘What Christ did on the night he was betrayed, on this night, he did for all to partake in ... His sacrifice to receive; his forgiveness to experience; his love to know.’ 🙏—@BishopComensoli (Homily, Holy Thursday)

Saying 'yes' to a life in Christ can be a deeply personal journey, but it's also one to be shared and celebrated by the wider faith community. And as @BishopComensoli said at this year's Rite of Election: 'You are not alone in faith!'🙏 Read more: bit.ly/3T31v2c

Beloved Melbourne “radio priest”, counsellor, author and friend Fr Gerard Patrick Dowling OAM DE passed away last Sunday at 91. 🙏We look back at ‘a life well lived’ and the legacy he leaves behind: bit.ly/3sN3Wf8.

Melbourne pilgrims were blessed to meet Pope Francis today in Rome, who encouraged them to stay close to Jesus in prayer: ‘The Lord is always by your side—always. Even in the most difficult moments… he never tires of walking with us!’ 🙏 Read more: bit.ly/3Dt1uMz

Congratulations to Villa Maria Catholic Homes on the opening of Trinity Lane last week! Blessed by Bishop Martin Ashe, the new facility in Ivanhoe includes 39 accessible and modern apartments for people aged over 55 who are on a low income, and people with disability.

For young people aged 16-35, we invite you to join hundreds of other young Melbournians (and those from across the world) as we journey to World Youth Day in Lisbon this year. More information about the various pilgrimage options can be found via: udisciple.melbournecatholic.…