As a migrant priest from Myanmar working in Melbourne, I have experienced both the blessings and the challenges that come with living far from home. Migrant and Refugee Sunday provides…
Archdiocese of Melbourne World Days
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This Sunday marks Social Justice Sunday in the Church’s calendar. Each year to mark this day, the Catholic Bishops issue a statement where they scrutinise the signs of…
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In today’s message Pope Francis reminds us that ‘we are called to show maximum respect for the dignity of each migrant (in Europe ‘migrant’ includes refugees); this entails…
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I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend World Youth Day this year in Lisbon, Portugal, via the Italian Way Pilgrimage. In the last…
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“It is an essential part of our Christian mission to infuse society with the love which Christ offers. This is a love which does not patronise or pity Aboriginal and…
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Refugee Week 2023 18 – 24 June Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to inform the public about refugees and celebrate positive contributions made by refugees…
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Each year on the fourth Sunday of Easter the Church calls us to turn our attention to vocations. This day is formally called World Day of Prayer for…
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World Homeless Day 10 October 2022 World Homeless Day is observed internationally on 10 October 2022 and its purpose is to draw attention to the needs of people…
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World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022 “Here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.” (Hebrews 13:14)…
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In old age they will still bear fruit (Psalm 92:15) Last year, Pope Francis announced a new celebration to honour all grandparents and the elderly, to be celebrated…
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