Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office

05/06/2026

𝗔𝗖𝗠𝗥𝗢 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿

https://acmro.catholic.org.au/newsletters/0626.html

07/05/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Catholic Diocese of Bunbury

More information is available at the Migrant Jubilee Cross webpage on the ACMRO website: https://acmro.catholic.org.au/jubileecross

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07/05/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Catholic Diocese of Bunbury

More information is available at the Migrant Jubilee Cross webpage on the ACMRO website: https://acmro.catholic.org.au/jubileecross

07/05/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Catholic Diocese of Bunbury

More information is available at the Migrant Jubilee Cross webpage on the ACMRO website: https://acmro.catholic.org.au/jubileecross




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07/05/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 (𝗖𝗬𝗠) 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 - Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

The Migrant Jubilee Cross event on Sunday, 19 April 2026 was a vibrant and uplifting celebration that brought together a larger-than-expected crowd from across the community. The day highlighted the richness of cultural diversity, with attendees sharing food from many different backgrounds, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

A highlight of the event was the powerful speech by Howard Ong, who reflected on his experience as a Catholic migrant in Australia. Deacon Greg also offered meaningful words during the gathering. The CYM Music Ministry led the music, and the procession of the cross was especially memorable, as it was carried around the front of the cathedral and paused at the olive tree, a significant symbol connected to World Youth Day.

During Mass, the Universal Prayer was beautifully delivered in multiple languages, followed by a time of social gathering and shared food. Overall, it was a successful and meaningful launch of the Migrant Jubilee Cross in Perth.

More information is available at the Migrant Jubilee Cross webpage on the ACMRO website: https://acmro.catholic.org.au/jubileecross

07/05/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗫𝗫𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 - Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

More information is available at the Migrant Jubilee Cross webpage on the ACMRO website: https://acmro.catholic.org.au/jubileecross

Our Deputy Principal Faith and Mission, Janeen Murphy, has written a reflective piece for Australian Jesuits on the recent visit of the Migrant Jubilee Cross to John XXIII College.

Crafted from Australian timber and mounted on a boat-shaped base evoking the migrant journey by land and sea, the Cross arrived as part of a national pilgrimage marking the Jubilee of Migrants.

In her article, Mrs Murphy draws on Catholic Social Teaching, Scripture and Pope Leo's 2026 World Day of Peace message to reflect on what it means to be a community where every person is known, valued and welcomed.

'As the Cross continues its journey, may the seeds planted during its time with us continue to bear fruit in lives marked by faith, hospitality and peace.'

Read the full article: https://jesuit.org.au/a-powerful-symbol-of-faith-and-resilience/

07/05/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗫𝗫𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 - Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

More information is available at the Migrant Jubilee Cross webpage on the ACMRO website: https://acmro.catholic.org.au/jubileecross

04/05/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 - Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

Cross as it journeyed through our community. In this Jubilee year, the presence of the Cross invited us to pause, reflect, and renew our commitment to faith, compassion, and solidarity with one another. As Pilgrims of Hope, we were reminded that our faith calls us to walk together, especially alongside those who are displaced, vulnerable, or seeking welcome.

Our College community, richly diverse and grounded in faith, embraced both the Cross and all that it symbolises: hope amid challenge, unity across cultures, and God’s abiding presence among us. A prayerful liturgy was celebrated in the de Sales Library and Resource Centre, led by Deacon Patrick Moore. This sacred gathering space became a place of quiet encounter, reverence, and prayer, offering students and staff the opportunity to reflect deeply on the Jubilee call to journey together in hope.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the many staff and students whose generosity and care made this liturgy possible. In particular, we thank our Grounds and Maintenance Team for preparing the space; our IT Team for their valued audio-visual support; and our Library staff for their assistance and hospitality. We also thank the student readers from the College and St Emilie’s Catholic Primary School and all who participated with such reverence throughout our time of prayer.

We were privileged to listen to Deacon Greg Lowe, Director of the Western Australian Catholic Migrant Refugee Office and Delegate of the Pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross in the Archdiocese of Perth; Mr Neil Alweyn, School Improvement Advisor from Catholic Education WA; Mrs Melissa Trolio, Formation for Mission Consultant from Catholic Education WA; and members of the Catholic Youth Ministry Team, who continue to guide the pilgrimage of the Cross throughout the Archdiocese. A special word of thanks is extended to Mr Chris Burns, Principal, and the staff and students at Saint Emilie’s Catholic Primary School for joining us in prayer and fellowship.

The Migrant Jubilee Cross offered students and staff the opportunity for quiet reflection and personal prayer. We are deeply grateful for the spirit of unity, faith, and hope that was evident throughout the day—reminding us that pilgrimage is not only a journey we walk, but a way of living together in Christ.

𝙈𝙧 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙬 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙙𝙨𝙤𝙣
𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡- 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣

More information is available at the Migrant Jubilee Cross webpage on the ACMRO website: https://acmro.catholic.org.au/jubileecross

01/05/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗖𝗠𝗥𝗢 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻

The ACMRO team is pleased to announce that registration for the 8th ACMRO National Conference 2026 is now open. The conference, themed “Migrant Communities in a Synodal Church", will acknowledge and celebrate the faith, gifts, contributions, and resilience of migrant communities, as well as the richness they bring to the church in Australia and wider society. It will also give particular attention to the dynamic role of migrant communities within a synodal Church.

Read more: https://acmro.catholic.org.au/newsletters/0426.html

08/02/2026

𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗦𝗪 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗖𝗧

The Migrant Jubilee Cross concluded its journey throughout New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. During its almost 5,000 kilometre journey, it visited close to 60 parish and school communities in the dioceses of Broken Bay, Bathurst, Wollongong, Lismore, Armidale, Maitland-Newcastle and Parramatta; the Eparchies of St Thomas the Apostle of Sydney (Chaldean) and St Maroun of Sydney (Maronite); and the archdioceses of Canberra and Goulburn and Sydney.

The diversity and richness of faith expressions across many communities were evident in the range of organised activities, including celebrations of Mass, processions, Jubilee pilgrimages, liturgies and talks highlighting the significance of the Cross’s visit.

Lew Wallace of the Lismore Diocese affirmed that the visit of the Cross was touching hearts and inspiring parishioners throughout Australia. Inspired by and in thanksgiving for the Cross’s visit to the Carmelite Monastery in Goonellabah, the Prioress, Sr Mary Paul San Jose, OCD, also composed and dedicated a cantique. She reflected on how the boat journeys to the crib – one of the relics housed within the Cross – became pilgrimages of adoration to the Lord himself, our Anchor of Hope.

Fr Paul Aguilar of the Armidale Diocese reflected on how the visit of the Cross to parish and school communities enabled the faithful to experience hope in profound ways, particularly during the celebration of the Jubilee Year. He highlighted that the Cross became a tangible sign of the great gifts and contributions that migrant communities bring to the local Church.

Edsel Parke of the Wollongong Diocese shared that one parishioner considers the visit of the Cross to have been the most significant experience of the entire Jubilee year.

The Ugandan Community of Sydney highlighted that the Cross has touched so many in their community. One woman from the Kenyan community had been in hospital for many months and found the strength to keep going because of the visit of the Cross. She has since been discharged from hospital and now feels a deep sense of hope for her future.

Kylie Cullen, Catholic Immigration Manager for the Archdiocese of Sydney and the regional coordinator for the Cross’s visit on behalf of the organising committee, expressed her heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to ensuring a fruitful and meaningful visit of the Cross across the region. “Leading the pilgrimage has been an absolute privilege,” she said.

Kylie met many wonderful, self giving people across numerous dioceses and eparchies. “I have encountered the best of people – their willingness to arrange pick ups even when it ate into their time off; their flexibility in rearranging events when the Cross did not arrive because of logistical mix ups; and hearing how parishioners were touched by the presence of the relics in the Cross,” she added.

Kylie is personally very grateful to John Kerklaan, who made the Cross. “Without his love and thoughtfulness, none of this would have been possible… People have connected because of love,” she noted. She has seen how much joy has been shared among communities and how people have been brought together.

The Cross has now arrived in Victoria and is expected to commence its visit to parish and school communities in mid February.

The organising committee would greatly appreciate it if you could continue sharing your experiences and photos on the ACMRO page.

https://acmro.catholic.org.au/newsletters/0226.html