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Catholic Mission Welcomes Brother Andrew to Australia

Catholic Mission is thrilled to welcome Brother Andrew Tran Le Phuong SDB to Australia during World Mission Month, celebrating the life-changing work of missionaries around the globe.

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Talking Mission - Samai Sum

Samai, our Programs Officer in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, oversees community development projects across Asia, including Cambodia, Thailand, and Mongolia. With a personal connection to Catholic Mission's work, Samai ensures projects meet community needs.

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Talking Mission - Peter Gates

Peter Gates, our Deputy National Director, shares his insights on the meaning of mission, describing it as hope and love expressed through everyday actions. Reflecting on over 30 years at Catholic Mission, he emphasises that while the heart of Mission remains constant, the ways it is lived out evolve in response to social, economic, and ecological contexts, calling for inclusivity, generosity, and kindness in all aspects of life.

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Interview With Cardinal Giorgio Marengo

In light of World Mission Month, Fr Rob and His Eminence Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, I.M.C., Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, sat down on the Catholic Influencers Podcast to discuss Cardinal Marengo’s partnership with Catholic Mission.

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Australian Schools Kicking the First Goal for Socktober

Socktober, a Catholic Mission initiative, engages students with global issues like poverty and social justice through soccer. The program encourages them to take action by raising awareness and funds in their communities.

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Empowering the Next Generation: Education as a Path to Peace in Ethiopia

His Eminence, Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, Archbishop of Addis Ababa emphasised the importance of providing sustainable opportunities for the youth of the country to develop the economy and foster growth. Catholic Mission has partnered with for many years with the local Church for many years to provide educational pathways to children.

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Talking Mission - Pisey Soeurn

Pisey Soeurn, our International Programs Coordinator, reflects on his six-year journey of fostering meaningful change across Asia-Pacific, emphasizing the importance of direct collaboration with local partners and missionaries to ensure culturally sensitive, sustainable impact.

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Introduction to Mission - Online course

Catholic Mission, in collaboration with BBI, The Australian Institute of Theological Education, is pleased to announce the upcoming course, Introduction to Mission. This eight-week online course offers the opportunity to delve deeper into the essence of mission and how to align it with God's dream for all creation.

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A Generous and Kind Hand: The Life-Giving Work at the Don Bosco Caring Center

“We should be generous and kind in our giving and in our living” was once said by a friend of Catholic Mission. These words resonate with the work done by missionaries worldwide as through their actions they embody the importance of giving of oneself and providing a kind hand to the people most in need.

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Finding Freedom At Core to 2024 Refugee’s Week

Join us in celebrating this year’s Refugee Week. Focusing on the theme of Finding Freedom: Family, this year’s celebration aims to raise awareness and recognise the resilience and strength shown by refugees. It also aims to highlight the critical role familial connections play in supporting people to settle and feel like they belong in a new country.

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Talking Mission - Liesje Barratt

Liesje Barratt has been the Mission Formation Coordinator at Catholic Mission since 2018. In her interview, Liesje shared about the diversity in her role, encompassing the support of the Mission Formation Team in delivering formation and education programs for adults and students, advocating for refugee and asylum seeker families, and supporting First Nations peoples through partnerships with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Community (NATSICC).

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Annual General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Rome

Pope Francis addressed about 120 National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) on Saturday, 25 May, during the traditional audience for the Annual General Assembly. Many National Directors made the special trip to Rome to attend the Assembly at the "Fraterna Domus" spirituality centre in Sacrofano.

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Interfaith Encounters: A Bright Light for Communities

To create pathways of dialogue and understanding for positive interreligious encounters, Catholic Mission has created the Interfaith Encounters Program, which brings senior students from diverse faith backgrounds together, providing them with the platform to develop new friendships, celebrate difference, deepen faith, and promote peace and social cohesion.

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Talking Mission - Cardinal Marengo

In our latest Talking Mission interview, His Eminence Cardinal Giorgio Marengo I.M.C., Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, shares insights on the growth of the Catholic Church in Mongolia since its formal establishment in 1992. Cardinal Marengo reflects on his 20-year journey in Mongolia, dedicated to learning the language, customs, and traditions, and deepening his understanding and empathy.

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The Don Bosco Caring Center, a Beacon of Hope for Children

To offer a secure environment for children who are living on Mongolia's streets, the Don Bosco Caring Center opened in 2003 to provide children with shelter, a place to find warmth, food, and care.

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Impact Investing Fostering Growth in Cambodia

Since the development and implementation of the Phnom Voah Farming project in 2014, Catholic Mission has seen the growth of a self-sustaining organic life-giving farm.

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Talking Mission - Bruna Correa

We interviewed Bruna Correa, our Digital Online Assistant, for Talking Mission, where she talked about how her experience overseas meeting with Mission Partners.

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Talking Mission - Elizabeth Heath

Elizabeth Heath joined our staff as the National Schools Engagement Manager in December 2023. We interviewed her for Talking Mission, where she talked about how her experience from UNICEF Australia transferred to her new role as she manages Socktober.

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From Refuge to Resilience

The Mother and Baby Home, run by Sr Chalaad and the Good Shepherd Sisters, is in good health, as they continue to provide further life-giving support to many women coming from all parts of Thailand.

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A Message of Faith and Friendship: Easter Reflection by Sister Roberta Tremarelli

As the solemnity of Good Friday approaches, we take a moment to contemplate the powerful words recently imparted by Sr Roberta Tremarelli, General Secretary of the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood — one of the Pontifical Mission Societies proudly represented in Australia by Catholic Mission.

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Fostering Connections of Solidarity and Unity: A Journey to Esperance

In an inspiring journey of faith and community, Shendelle Mullane, Catholic Mission Diocesan Director, ventured to the far eastern edges of the Diocese of Bunbury to visit the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and Esperance Parish.

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Talking Mission - Irene Baik

In this month's edition of Talking Mission, we had the pleasure of interviewing Irene Baik, who recently joined as our Youth and Schools Engagement Officer.

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Impact Investing Bridging Education and Opportunity in Ethiopia

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, Cardinal of Ethiopia, accompanied by clergy dignitaries, including Fr Brian Lucas, Catholic Mission National Director, inaugurated the new impact investment project at Lideta Catholic Cathedral School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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“Go and invite everyone to the banquet"

Building on this inclusive message, Pope Francis has published his World Mission Sunday message with a key theme from Matthew 22:09 of “Go and invite everyone to the banquet".

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Creating a Space for Engagement and Leadership in Central Australia

Key to the missionary spirit is to spend time with people, to get to know them by listening with an open mind and heart, and by creating space for engagement. This has been a particular challenge for missionary priests working with Aboriginal communities in remote parts of the Northern Territory.

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Empowering Healthcare in Hyderabad

Fr Brian Lucas, Catholic Mission National Director, recently visited St Elizabeth Hospital in Pakistan. Invited by Fr Robert McCulloch, the Chairman of the St Elizabeth Hospital Board, to come and visit the project supported by Catholic Mission, Fr Brian had the opportunity to see the facilities and the recent upgrades.

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Talking Mission - Loana Wallace

We welcome Loana Wallace, who talked about her Immersion experience in Cambodia and the impact on her life.

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Pope Francis' Message for World Mission Day 2024

Pope Francis has released the highly anticipated World Mission Sunday message for 2024, a fundamental document that will shape and inspire the work of Mission globally and locally throughout the year.

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An Uplifting Update from Sr Mary in Uganda

In January 2020, we were proud to announce the completion of the St Luke Bujuni Health Centre project in the Diocese of Hoima, Uganda. The project aimed to provide the Bujuni communities with access to general and maternal medical support, including antenatal and postnatal education, in a region with low access to health services.

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Calling a New Country "Home"

It is time to rebuild a future for many Ukrainians who have been displaced due to the conflict in their country. According to the UNHCR, it is the fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II, with over 7.8 million people being displaced.

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Fr Solomon Calls For Prayer

Rev Fr Solomon Patrick Zaku, the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies Nigeria, is calling for our prayers and support amid the recent attack on Christmas Eve, claiming over 200 lives and saw 37 villages razed to the ground, leaving many people homeless.

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Talking Mission - Patrick Fox

We welcome our first guest to Talking Mission, where we introduce you to people who are turning Mission into action.

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A Seminarian's Journey: Building Bridges of Peace in Nigeria

Committed to the ongoing support of the Nigerian people and the development of future Church leaders, Catholic Mission is dedicated to assisting seminarians on their path to priesthood. These future priests are envisioned to be pillars within their communities, embodying and spreading the "Gospel values of justice, peace, and love," which Cardinal Onaiyekan emphasises as crucial for peacebuilding in Nigeria.

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Hope in Hardship: The Vital Role of Missionaries in Myanmar's Humanitarian Challenge

Earlier this week, the United Nations provided an update on the devastating situation in Myanmar. Since the military take-over in 2021, many have had to flee multiple times, “eroding their coping capacity with each move,” commented the United Nations. Within the last two weeks, in Northern Shan state, 50,000 people were reported to have fled to find a safe refuge.

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Strengthening Life - Giving Work Globally: World Mission Month Celebration

This World Mission Month has witnessed an exceptional flow of generosity, enabling missionaries to provide life-changing opportunities to many communities, families, and children around the world. At the heart of this World Mission Month appeal was the story of Sr Carolina and the Venilale community in rural Timor-Leste, as they face many health challenges such as tuberculosis and malnutrition.

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World Mission Sunday Celebration: #Wearestillhere

The #Wearestillhere campaign, a unique global initiative that unites lay and religious missionaries from all corners of the world. The campaign, launched globally by Catholic Mission in Australia and the Pontifical Mission Societies, is an invitation to answer the burning passion of our hearts and set ourselves in motion. By listening to our missionary hearts, we are able to share our love of God, and open our hearts to welcome one another, as a global family.

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Answering the Earth's Cry: Catholic Mission Aligns with Laudato Si Action Platform in Anticipation of Laudate Deum

On October 4, as we celebrate both the feast day of St Francis of Assisi and the conclusion of the Season of Creation, Pope Francis is scheduled to release a new apostolic exhortation on the environment titled “Laudate Deum”, a follow-up to his 2015 encyclical letter, "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home."

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Catholic Mission Launches World Mission Month 2023 Appeal

Catholic Mission is launching the celebration of World Mission Month 2023, focusing on Pope Francis’ World Mission Sunday message, ‘Hearts on fire, feet on the move’. The October appeal highlights the burning passion that drives missionaries around the world to take action for a more just world. Sr Carolina, who is the face of the awareness and fundraising campaign, is a great example of the devotion of missionaries, dedicating herself to providing critical healthcare services to the rural community of Venilale in Timor-Leste.

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House of Mercy: Pope Francis Highlights Missionary Efforts in Mongolia

Today was the final day of Pope Francis’ Papal visit to Mongolia, which concluded with the blessing of the House of Mercy, a welcoming place dedicated to supporting people most in need. A significant last stop for Pope Francis, that through this blessing, acknowledged the missionary effort on the ground as being more than evangelical, but people orientated for the greater good.

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Historical Visit of Pope Francis to Mongolia: Blessing the House of Mercy

The Mongolian people eagerly anticipate the historic visit of Pope Francis, a monumental occasion for one of the smallest Church communities in the world. As the world's eyes turn to Mongolia, Pope Francis' visit emerges as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the country, spotlighting the Church's remarkable journey in Mongolia.

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Socktober 2023: Uniting Catholic Schools in Australia to Score Big for Social Justice in Timor-Leste

As the superstars of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kick their goals, the launch of Socktober 2023 this week will have students across Australia kicking their own, and for a good cause. The schools-based community engagement initiative of Catholic Mission, which launches Tuesday, seeks to show students and their families the injustice of global poverty, especially for young children, through the unifying power of the world game.

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Catholic Mission Launches Workplace Giving Campaign

Secure employment for vulnerable women in Ethiopia is at the heart of Catholic Mission’s 2023 Workplace Giving campaign, which is launching this Wednesday. The campaign, which encourages Australian employees to make a pre-tax contribution to vital missionary works overseas, will support vocational training programs in rural parts of the country.

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Catholic Mission and Cardinal Marengo Discuss Deepening Ties and Pope Francis' Landmark Visit to Mongolia

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Igniting Change and Empowering Youth in Timor-Leste through Education

In Timor-Leste, with 97 percent of the population being Catholic and a median age of 21, the voice of the youthful population carries a strong message of hope and change. However, this voice is confronted with a challenging economic landscape and the struggle to find sufficient employment opportunities, especially in rural areas like the Diocese of Baucau.

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Catholic Mission Calls for Parish Support for Refugee Families Sponsorship Initiative for a New Life in Australia

On the occasion of Refugee Week, Catholic Mission is inviting parishes to take action and open their hearts and arms to sponsor refugee families to help them to settle into their new life in Australia. The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) is designed for community members to build social networks to welcome a family group who has been granted a humanitarian visa but is still waiting to arrive in Australia.

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Interfaith Encounters Inter-school program 2023

During term 1 & 2 this year, Catholic Mission has been facilitating the Interfaith Encounters Inter-school program with senior students from four secondary schools, Australian Islamic College of Sydney, Gilroy Catholic College, Malek Fahd Islamic School, and St Patrick’s Marist College.

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Youth Optimism Fuels Transformation in Timor-Leste: The Role of Vocational Education for the Future of the Nation

As the elections which will define the future of Timor-Leste are currently taking place, there is an air of optimism among the younger generation. As they are hopeful to witness their nation progress and tackle important challenges at hand.

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MOHMV - Engaging together, taking actions for Mission

The Australian conference on Mission, Mission: one heart many voices, has concluded on May 5th, after three days of reflection, inspiration and dialogue for the future of Mission. It was a unique opportunity for people who have Mission at heart to gather from all around the country to share their passion by opening their hearts and minds.

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Deepening the Conversation: Exploring the Interconnectedness of Truth-telling, Reconciliation, and Synodality at MOHMV

The second day of the Mission: One Heart Many Voices (MOHMV) conference carried on the momentum of the first day, with attendees delving deeper into the themes of truth-telling, reconciliation, and synodality. The conference continued to provide a space for encounters and reflection on the themes of the Plenary Council and Synod 2023.

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MOHMV Conference Unites Hearts and Minds in Sydney with a Powerful Message of Truth and Inclusion

The first day of the highly anticipated Mission: One Heart Many Voices (MOHMV) conference has successfully concluded in Sydney, on May 3, 2023. This biannual gathering, which focuses on themes of truth-telling, reconciliation, and synodality, offers a valuable space for reflection and engagement with the themes of the Plenary Council and Synod 2023.