05/07/2026
Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday – a moment in our Church’s calendar to honour the deep faith, culture and contributions of First Nations peoples.
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of St Pope John Paul II’s address to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Alice Springs.
On this day, he recognised the ancient spiritual richness of First Nations cultures, the injustice of dispossession, and called the Church to stand alongside Indigenous peoples - not just in words, but in action.
May today renew our hearts, deepen our unity, and strengthen our commitment to walk together in faith.