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Thursday, 26 August 2021 14:42

Preparing for the Plenary Council

In October 2021, the Catholic Church in Australia will gather for the first Assembly of the Plenary Council to be held since the second Vatican…

Thursday, 26 August 2021 13:33

Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor

The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and…

Thursday, 26 August 2021 11:32

Washing hearts, not hands

In these pandemic times we have all got the message about the need to wash our hands to prevent infection. In the time of Jesus,…

Friday, 20 August 2021 12:01

Carmelites celebrate huge social media milestone

For a religious order well known for its charism of prayer and contemplation, the Carmelites of Australia and Timor-Leste have made a big splash in…

Thursday, 19 August 2021 15:37

Lord, who shall we go to?

Over the last four Sundays, St John has taken us on a journey of discovering Jesus as the living Word of God who nourishes and…

Saturday, 14 August 2021 16:49

Celebrating 20 years together with Timor

This weekend, the Carmelites are not only celebrating the Feast of the Assumption, but also the 20th anniversary of the Australian Carmelites taking responsibility for…

Thursday, 12 August 2021 15:53

Breathing God into every moment

In difficult situations we look for hope. Who or what will deliver us? Where is the light at the end of the tunnel? In the…

Thursday, 05 August 2021 14:39

Celebrating Mary MacKillop - our first saint

This Sunday the Church in Australia celebrates its first saint, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop who was declared a saint on 17 October 2010.…

Thursday, 05 August 2021 11:37

Celebrating 3,200 Instagram followers

As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, we also celebrate and give thanks to God for reaching 3,200 Instagram…

Monday, 02 August 2021 10:52

Celebrating 220,000 Facebook followers

In the month of July when we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we also celebrate and give thanks to God for…

Saturday, 31 July 2021 16:16

Zumalai Schools roofing project

When Cyclone Seroja’s high winds and torrential rain hit Timor over the Easter long weekend, communities throughout the country experienced a big storm sustained over…

Saturday, 31 July 2021 16:06

Rebuilding community water supply

Flood waters rushed through Dili and neighbouring areas during the Easter long weekend this year. The floods caused by Cyclone Seroja was reported widely in…

Saturday, 31 July 2021 15:31

Carmelites repair flood damaged roads

When Cyclone Seroja’s torrential rain and high winds caused damage throughout Timor-Leste last Easter, communities were impacted in different ways. In addition to homes, shops…

Saturday, 31 July 2021 14:49

Carmelites support flood-affected families

Over the Easter weekend this year, Cyclone Seroja hit Timor causing extensive flooding in Dili and storm damage in communities throughout the country. With generous…

Friday, 30 July 2021 14:15

Keeping social justice on the agenda

Our August JPIC newsletter highlights the importance and value of media productions which portray values in the spirit of the gospels. JPIC Team member, Peter…