The 2025 Jubilee theme, “Pilgrims of Hope”, is such a relevant theme for our times. In the face of overwhelming human suffering, devastating warfare, unprecedented human displacement and migration, climate crisis and global political and economic volatility, hope is scarce.

In May the Dicastery for Culture and Education in Rome hosted an international meeting on sport and faith. In his welcoming address to Episcopal Conference delegates for sport, Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça promoted a new paradigm to follow, moving from "sport at the service of faith" to "faith at the service of sport".

Representatives of dioceses, religious orders, Christian churches and the Australian government joined seasonal workers from Oceania at the recent Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (ACMRO) conference.

Two Catholic mothers have teamed up to fulfill their shared desire to support Australian Catholic mums by launching a new digital initiative promoting the dignity and beauty of motherhood.

Since 2021 the Archdiocese of Adelaide has been on a synodal journey. The journey has included multiple consultations, assemblies, resources and the establishment of a Diocesan Pastoral Council to lead the Archdiocese into the future.

All baptised Catholics are called to be catechists, Brisbane’s Deacon Peter Pellicaan told participants at the recent Evangelise: A Synodal Way conference held in Sydney.

Kyle Correya from the Archdiocese of Melbourne was recently selected to represent Australia at the International Congress on Youth Ministry, hosted by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life in Rome. He said it was an eye-opening experience that provided him with new insights into youth ministry.

Parishes in the Diocese of Townsville are undergoing a significant transformation in the way they commit to and carry out the mission of making Christ known in their local communities.

With more people spending more time than ever before on their mobile phones, it’s no surprise to witness a surge in the popularity of Catholic apps, which are being used as a tool for growing in faith.

In early April a national code of conduct was released by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. The 32-page document, Integrity in our Common Mission, was approved by the Australian bishops at the November 2023 plenary meeting. The code confirms the Conference’s ongoing commitment to the safety of children and vulnerable adults and provides a valuable resource for clergy, religious and laypeople working and volunteering in pastoral ministry.