Archbishop Timothy Costelloe

Sunday, October 13

Bishops' plea for peace in Holy Land

Australia’s Catholic bishops have issued a statement condemning the war in the Holy Land.

Bishops call out domestic violence

Australia’s bishops have used their annual social justice statement to condemn the scourge of domestic and family violence, saying relationships must be ‘marked by respect and freedom rather than coercion and control’.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. Picture: Giovanni Portelli Photography

Fewer Catholics taking up the 'gift' of faith

The latest Census figures released in June by the Australian Bureau of Statistics have revealed a decline in the number of Australians identifying as Christians, from 52.1 per cent in 2016 to 43.9 per cent in 2021.

Getting the real story out

As a member of the Plenary Council communications team, I was privileged to witness first-hand the proceedings of the final assembly in Sydney last month.

Council united in mission

After more than four years of discernment, the Fifth Plenary Council passed 35 motions aimed at helping to make the Church in Australia to be more missionary and Christ-centred.

Plenary Council discernment papers completed

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says the six discernment papers for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia signify the latest milestone as the Church considers its present circumstances and discerns its future.