Plenary Council
Announcement of national themes for discernment opens next phase for plenary council
The Plenary Council 2020 moves into its next phase of preparation today with the announcement of the National Themes for Discernment. Read More
Discernment helps voices transform into Plenary Council themes
Data analysis, prayer and reflection has helped the Plenary Council process move from the voices of more than 222,000 people to a number of National ... Read More
Visits to Eastern Churches demonstrate Catholic unity
Leaders of Eastern Catholic Churches say having Latin rite bishops join them in their liturgical celebrations shows the unity of the Catholic Church. Read More
Update on Plenary Council
We have been informed that at the completion of the first phase of our Plenary Council journey the response from Australian Catholics has indeed been ... Read More
New report paints picture of Catholic Church
There were fewer Catholics in Australia in 2016 than in 2011, but they were more likely to have a higher education and more likely to ... Read More
Plenary Council is listening to 222,000 voices
Plenary Council 2020 president Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says he and his fellow bishops have been “amazed” by the engagement of people across Australia. Read More
Listening and Dialogue ‘landmark moment’ for Church
The Council’s Listening and Dialogue stage is considered a “landmark moment” for the Catholic Church in Australia. Read More