14 October 2026

Leading with Courage! Sale Diocese Women’s Gathering

More than 100 women from across the Diocese of Sale gathered at St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Pakenham, on 14 October for an inspiring evening of conversation, connection, and encouragement an event titled, ‘Navigating the Unseen: Women Leading with Resilience’.

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12 October 2026

Statement on Pope Leo XIV

The President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, is tonight issuing a short statement in relation to Pope Leo’s news that his doctors have found a “localised nodule” in his lung and he will be operated on in a few days at Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome.

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08 October 2026

Australian appointed to Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network

Qwayne Guevara, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s Facilitator for Formation and Young People, has been appointed to advise a global prayer network recognised by the Vatican.

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08 October 2026

Catholics deeply connected with their faith

Catholics in Australia who do not regularly attend Sunday Mass remain deeply connected with their faith. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference commissioned the National Centre for Pastoral Research to study the factors influencing the reduction in the practice of regularly attending Sunday Mass.

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08 October 2026

One in Christ, United in Mission: Gippsland joins a century of global mission

As Catholics around the world prepare to mark the 100th World Mission Sunday on 18 October, Bishop Greg Bennet is inviting parishes across the Diocese of Sale to unite with Pope Leo XIV and the universal Church in prayer, solidarity and support for communities in need.

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03 October 2026

Diocese of Sale Pilgrims Gather in Benambra to Honour St Francis of Assisi

Last weekend, more than 200 pilgrims from across Gippsland and beyond, gathered in Benambra for a special diocesan pilgrimage honouring St Francis of Assisi. This weekend commemorated the 800th anniversary of the death of one of Christianity’s most beloved saints.

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27 September 2026

A Beautiful Celebration of Faith, Unity & Culture

What a joy it was to celebrate the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Narre Warren

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26 September 2026

Gippsland Catholics to Celebrate 175 Years of Faith and Heritage in Yarram

The Catholic Parish of Yarram will mark a significant milestone this November, celebrating 175 years of Catholic life across the Gippsland region.

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11 September 2026

Research lifts the veil on early years of marriage

Researchers are seeking the help of Catholics in their first decade of marriage to share their experiences.

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