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2003
- Australia sends Silver Jubilee prayers, best wishes to Pope John Paul II - 15 Oct 2003
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Francis Carroll has sent the best wishes of Australia's Catholics to Pope John Paul II on the 25th anniversary of his Pontificate. - Media at the service of peace - Catholic Church - 22 May 2003
The Catholic Church in Australia will celebrate World Communications Day this Sunday, May 25, with an emphasis on the Pope's call for the media to be at the service of authentic peace. - Catholic Bishops conclude meeting on historic day for the Church in Australia - 15 May 2003
Australia’s Catholic bishops today concluded their twice-yearly plenary meeting, on the 200th anniversary of the first officially permitted Mass celebrated in the fledgling colony of New South Wales. - Sir William and Lady Deane awarded Papal Honours - 15 May 2003
Former Governor-General Sir William Deane and Lady Helen Deane have been awarded high Papal Honours in recognition of their exemplary Catholic lives and their contribution to public life. - Bishop Joseph Oudeman ordained at St Stephens Cathedral - 12 Feb 2003
Father Joseph Oudeman OFMCap was ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane at St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane, last night. - Pope John Paul II sends prayers, blessing to bushfire victims - 22 Jan 2003
Pope John Paul II today sent his prayers to those affected by the Canberra bushfires and invoked upon them blessings of strength and consolation. - Catholic Archbishop pledges prayers, assistance to fire victims - 20 Jan 2003
Catholic Archbishop of Canberra-Goulburn, Francis Carroll today pledged prayers and practical help to all those who lost loved ones and homes in the devastating ACT bushfires. - Catholic politicians should be guided by faith - Vatican - 16 Jan 2003
The Vatican has called on Catholic politicians and lay people to be guided by their moral convictions when making political decisions, particularly on matters of life and human dignity. |
