Catholic Religious Australia

03/06/2026

Thanks to Reconciliation Australia for highlighting that National Reconciliation Week and Mabo Day, today, June 3, are a reminder to be ‘All In’ to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to commit ourselves to reconciliation and the fight for First Nations justice in Australia.

The final day of National Reconciliation Week every year is one of the most significant in Australia.

Mabo Day, celebrated annually on 3 June, commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful advocacy to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or ‘land belonging to no-one’.

Following the High Court’s Mabo decision, Australia’s Federal Parliament passed the Native Title Act 1993 which established a legal framework for native title claims throughout Australia by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

and Mabo Day are a reminder to be ‘All In’ to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to commit ourselves to reconciliation and the fight for First Nations justice in Australia.

🎞️ To learn more about Mabo and the High Court case, check out ‘Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia’ on ABC iview: https://ab.co/4uGzxcT

01/06/2026

Thanks to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Australia for sharing this beautiful women's discernment retreat organised by the Archdiocese of Sydney at St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Leichhardt. Around 40 women and 20 religious from different congregations joined the retreat.

28/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week 2026

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following images may contain deceased persons.

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week, a time for all Australians to learn more about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. The theme for this year’s National Reconciliation Week is “All In,” a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

Many religious walk alongside First Nations communities and we can all learn from their collective heart and dedication to a united future.

Below: Sr Anne Gardiner FDNSC embraces a man from the Tiwi Islands, amongst whose people she has lived for over 60 years.

Photo used with permission: OLSH Province of Australia.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council

26/05/2026

Today Pope Leo XIV released his major encyclical on artificial intelligence titled “Magnifica Humanitas”. Pope Leo XIV’s call to place human dignity at the centre not only of technological advances, but also of economic and social development, is one of the major highlights of his first encyclical.

If you would like to learn more about the document, we invite you to read the media release from the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference here: https://mediablog.catholic.org.au/bishops-welcome-pope-leo-xivs-first-encyclical/

You can find the full text of the document at the following link:
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

26/05/2026

Today, on National Sorry Day, we remember the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were taken from their families, communities and cultures as part of the Stolen Generations.

We acknowledge with sorrow the role members and institutions of the Church played in these injustices and the ongoing pain and trauma they have caused. As Catholic Religious Australia, we recommit ourselves to truth-telling, listening, healing and walking together in the spirit of justice and reconciliation.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council

25/05/2026

A Carmelite reflection to help us celebrate today's feast of Our Lady Help of Christians.

Inspiring words from the Carmelite Cardinal Anders Arborelius to help us celebrate the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians...

Image: Sieger Köder

22/05/2026

Fantastic opportunity to join the CRA team!

We’re looking for a mission focused, collaborative person to help drive member services and operational excellence.

If you’re passionate about creating positive member experiences, improving processes, and working with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Come be part of a team making a real impact in the Australian Catholic Church.

https://cathnews.com/job/operations-manager-catholic-religious-australia/

Catholic Religious Australia are seeking a service-oriented Operations Manager to join their team on a part-time basis. The role has a member services focus and is a hybrid, four days a week, two-year contract position with the potential opportunity for renewal.

20/05/2026

An invitation during this Laudato Si' Week: Through the ‘Beyond 10,000 for 10’ initiative, CRA and Catholic Earthcare are inviting all school communities to be part of a simple yet powerful action: planting trees together!
More details below.

📢 Call to Action: Sowing the Future with School Tree Planting 🌱💚

Are you connected to a school community that’s looking for their next step in caring for our common home? Through the ‘Beyond 10,000 for 10’ initiative, CRA and Catholic Earthcare are inviting all school communities to be part of a simple yet powerful action: planting trees together!

During 2025’s World Day of Prayer for the care of creation, Pope Leo XIV reminded us that every seed we sow in caring for creation matters. Together, “by working with love and perseverance, we can sow many seeds of justice and thus contribute to the growth of peace and the renewal of hope” (Pope Leo XIV).

Sign up, find out more (and track our growing shared impact!) using this link: https://www.catholicreligious.org.au/beyond-10000-for-10-sow-the-future



Image: https://unsplash.com/photos/multiple-hands-holding-a-plant-XcDJi9pF_k0

19/05/2026

This year, Australian Catholic University, in partnership with Catholic Mission, formation.org.au, and the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, will release HOPE: Unfinished Business, a powerful book featuring reflections from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic women on hope, healing, and renewal.

Inspired by the Jubilee Year of Hope, the publication brings together the voices and lived experiences of ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who reflect on faith, identity, reconciliation, survival, and intergenerational trauma through storytelling, prayer, art, and personal reflection.

On Wednesday, 27 May, a special launch event will take place at the Reconciliation Church in Phillip Bay, where guests will have the opportunity to meet some of the authors and hear directly from their stories of hope and resilience.

If you would like to know more or register for the event, visit www.catholicmission.org.au/hope-unfinished-business.

18/05/2026

Healing Through Nature 🌿

As part of Laudato Si’ Week 2026, Catholic Religious Australia invites you to join our online seminar, Healing Through Nature, on Thursday 22 May.

In a world experiencing ecological and social challenges, nature offers renewal, connection, and hope. This seminar will explore how caring for creation can also nurture our spiritual, emotional, and communal wellbeing.

Join us as we reflect on the wisdom of Laudato Si’ and discover practical ways to deepen our relationship with the natural world.
📅 Thursday 22 May, 1.00 – 2.00pm AEST
💻 Online Seminar: https://www.catholicreligious.org.au/events/cra-integral-ecology-committee-online-seminar-healing-through-nature

Together, let us move from hope to action for the care of our common home. 💚



Earthcare Australia