CFC Australia - Melbourne, Victoria

08/06/2026

05/05/2026

We sometimes think faith requires us to rise above our emotions and act only on belief. Other times, we let emotions take over, thinking they define us.

But emotions are neither our enemies nor our masters. They are God’s gift, shaping how we encounter Him. When rightly ordered, they help us rejoice in what is true, good, and pleasing in our Father’s eyes.

As we grow in faith, our emotions serve a greater purpose: deepening our response to God’s grace and helping us recognize the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

📜 Source: Fruit of the Spirit

24/04/2026

In every family, challenges will always be part of the journey. We face misunderstandings, weaknesses, and moments that test our patience. But we also know this truth: love has the power to overcome anything ❤️

No family is conflict-free. We bump into each other because we live so close to each other’s hearts. Challenges don’t mean we’re failing. They mean we’re growing together!

11/04/2026

Our prayers and warmest congratulations to our dear Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ on his appointment by Pope Leo XIV as the ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Sandhurst. Praise God! 🙏❤️😇

With prayerful gratitude I welcome the announcement that the Holy Father has appointed Most Reverend René Ramirez RCJ as Bishop of the Diocese of Sandhurst.

Bishop René has already given generous and dedicated service to the Church in Australia, and most recently to the Archdiocese of Melbourne as Auxiliary Bishop for our northern region. While his time with us as a bishop has been brief, it has been marked by a deep pastoral charity, a missionary spirit, and a gift for fostering renewal in parish and community life. He has been an invaluable presence among us.

Born in Gapan in the Philippines and ordained a priest in 1998, Bishop René has brought to his ministry a rich experience shaped by formation, leadership, and service across the Philippines, Rome, and Australia. His work in formation, communications, and parish leadership, along with his commitment to nurturing vocations and building vibrant faith communities, has been evident throughout his priestly and episcopal ministry .

It is with a sense of real sadness that we prepare to farewell Bishop René from Melbourne. In a short time, he has become a much-loved shepherd, offering wise leadership, joyful witness, and attentive care to clergy and faithful alike. His contribution to our Archdiocese, including his role in preparing for our forthcoming Synod, has been significant and deeply appreciated.

At the same time, we rejoice with the people of the Diocese of Sandhurst. They are receiving a bishop of great faith, pastoral experience, and missionary zeal. Bishop René already knows the Sandhurst diocese well through his recent service in Shepparton South, Nagambie, and Rushworth, and I am confident he will continue to serve them with generosity and love.

I assure Bishop René of my prayers and the prayers of the people of Melbourne as he prepares to take up this new responsibility. May the Lord who has begun this good work in him bring it to fulfilment, and may the Holy Spirit guide him as he shepherds the people entrusted to his care.

We entrust Bishop René and the Diocese of Sandhurst to the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church.

05/04/2026

28/02/2026

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As one community, let us pray for peace, protection, and wisdom for everyone affected by the rising tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. May leaders choose the path of understanding, and may innocent lives be kept safe.

14/02/2026

09/02/2026

Keeping a marriage strong is already a real challenge, especially in a world where so many relationships fall apart. 💍

Every couple begins with hope, with promises, with a desire to love forever. And yet, many marriages struggle not because love was absent, but because they are no longer being lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. Even couples who begin in God's presence can slowly drift—especially when His plan for marriage is not fully understood, or when personal desires begin to take the lead.

May we learn to be more attentive to God's presence, and more open to the grace He longs to pour into our marriages. ✨

📜 Source: CFC Marriage Enrichment Retreat