National Marriage Day, 13th August, 2013
This annual event celebrates the declaration by Federal Parliament that marriage is a life-long union between a man and a woman. This was marked by events around the country. In Melbourne, at a meeting...
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World Meeting of Families 2015 – Date Claimer
Date claimer: 8th World Meeting of Families with the Holy Father (WMF) Philadelphia | Sep 22-27, 2015 On September 22-27, 2015, Philadelphia will welcome the 8th World Meeting of Families, which is expected...
Pilgrimage of Families – Rome 2013
On 26 and 27 October, families from around the world will come to Rome on pilgrimage to the Tomb of St. Peter. This event, convened by the Pontifical Council for the Family, will be an occasion...
Maybe I do
A Review of Maybe ‘I Do’. Authored by Kevin Andrews | Connor Court, 2012 Reviewed by Bill Muehlenberg | Culture Watch It is rather odd to have to pen a lengthy tome defending marriage and family; but...
Faith in Marriage Conference
Faith in Marriage Conference Sunday September 15, 9-5 | Parramatta CatholicCare Social Services (Parramatta Diocese), in partnership with ACU The conference is aimed at couples (married or engaged) and individuals who are interested in marriage....
Marriage Educator Conference
Becoming One – Marriage in an “i” Society CSME National Conference 2013 Melbourne | Friday 4th October The theme for the conference will address the “i’s” of internet and technology as well as individualism....
Parents Passing on the Faith 2013
This parish kit is presented as a resource to encourage ‘Parents Passing on the Faith’ in the family. It is designed for Sunday October 27th 2013, in solidarity with the ‘International Pilgrimage of Families...
Grandparents – Email to schools and parishes June 11, 2013
The Gift of Grandparents If you are planning to celebrate grandparents with your school or parish community, what better day than the feast of Sts Joachim and Ann on July 26? Last year, on...
St Valentines Day 2013
In 2010, the Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life launched the St Valentine’s Day initiative. We are delighted to offer you our 2013 edition which continues our ongoing desire to use the innate joyfulness of the feast...
Media Release – World Meeting of Families 2012
7th World Meeting of Families – Definitely a Family Affair! Over sixty Australians, representing the Australian Bishops Conference, Australian Dioceses and Catholic Agencies attended the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan this month....