With ACU, the Archdiocese is convening a series of online dialogues on Care for Our Common Home teachings as first steps in our synodal journey for the year of the Holy Spirit. Six Thursday evenings 6.30-8.30pm 31-Aug/5-Oct. Information - https://cgcatholic.org.au/services-directory/caring-for-creation/ Register at http://bit.ly/3rTieKp .
The Murrumbateman Field Days will be held over the weekend of 19-20 October. Once again the Murrumbateman Catholic community will be running its Tea, Scone and Slice stall in the Recreation Hall (Site B2). This is our major fundraiser for the year which helps raise money for the annual rental of the Uniting Church Hall […]
Projected images detailing the life of St. Peter the Apostle are seen on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 2, 2022. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sang for thousands in St. Peter's Square as the Vatican inaugurated a two-week showing of a short film about the life of St. Peter. (CNS photo/Paul […]
We are inviting you to attend the Priestly Ordination of Deacons Suraj Mattapallil (MGL) and Terence Shanaka (MGL) on the 8th of Septermber 2023 at 7pm. This event will be held at St. Christopher's Cathedral
Start spreading the news, a concert is coming your way. Come and experience an afternoon of song, with hits of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rogers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Stephen Sondheim and more. The Marymead CatholicCare Auxiliary will have raffle entries and goodies available for purchase after the concert. This program includes a short intermission. […]
In his encyclical Laudato Si’ Pope Francis invited all people to take care of our common home on Earth. Now in a papal video message the Pope is inviting all of us to respond together under the Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform. The Pope says that the Earth is suffering from an irresponsible use […]
Presented by Father Patrick Corbett C.Ss.R Saturday 7th to Wednesday 11th November “They recognised him in the breaking of the bread” (Luke 24:35) A journey with friends combining a happy blend of ‘holiday’ and ‘Holy Day’. This retreat has been designed for people in the second half of life. A gentle four day experience of […]
Marriage Preparation program for engaged couples. Includes FOCCUS questionnaire, dinner, evening formation program and a private, follow-up couple discussion with a CatholicCare counsellor. The cost for the whole package is $300 per couple. Information and registration at www.marriagefamily.org.au
Please join us for Together: Gathering of the people of God, a opportunity for Canberra region Christians to gather and pray together using the prayers and music of Taizé. Canberra Prayer service details: Sunday 17 September at Immanuel Woden Valley Lutheran Church, Canberra ACT 37 Burnie St, Lyons ACT 2606 - 4:30pm for a cuppa, […]
Pope Francis’ theme for this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees is ‘Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay’. In his message for the day, the Pope says eliminating the causes of forced migration needs a “commitment on the part of all” and also “we are called to show maximum respect for […]
Coral’s Cottage Narrabundah, School Holiday Program 12 – 25 years old. Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn’s Holiday Program at Coral’s Cottage provides a range of group activities and capacity building services to help children with moderate to severe intellectual disability achieve their goals and lead meaningful lives. Our day program aims to provide […]
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn’s Holiday Program at Ricky Stuart House provides a range of group activities and capacity building services to help children with moderate to severe intellectual disability achieve their goals and lead meaningful lives. Our day program aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where participants can build new skills, […]
Called & Gifted is a three-part discernment process intended to help lay Catholics discern their charisms. Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to all baptized Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them the power both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God’s goodness for people (see Catechism of the Catholic Church, […]
The Archdiocese’s Women’s Taskforce is holding its annual fundraising dinner for Mary MacKillop House on Friday 27 October 2023. Early bird ticket price of $70 (until 29 September), and tables of 10 discounted to $700. Individual ticket price will be $80 post the early bird date of 29th September. The dinner guest speaker, Genevieve Jacobs […]
11am Cathedral Mass celebrated by Archbishop Christopher 12pm light luncheon & brief presentations by those working & advocating for human life at its most vulnerable stages. (Haydon Hall) Archdiocesan Chancellor, Dr Patrick McArdle and representatives from HOPE Australia ACT Right To Life First Steps Pregnancy Support 1pm Close
St Augustine’s Parish will host an ecumenical prayer vigil to mark the commencement of the Synod on Synodality in Rome. Similar services will be held on this weekend in Rome and around the world. The vigil will include scripture readings, prayer and selections from the songs of Taizé. Cuppa and fellowship from 5pm, vigil commences […]
