This month we highlight and honour the lives of some very significant figures in the Church. Each of these saints celebrated in June inspire us to live a life of compassion, purpose and witness.
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Reconciliation Week 2025
We are currently in the middle of Reconciliation Week for 2025, with this year’s theme of Bridging Now to Next, which reflects the connection between the past, the present and the future.
Mother’s Day – The Four Matriarchs
This Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day. A day to thank and honour our maternal mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, spiritual mothers, and women who have played a motherly role in our lives. The Catholic faith holds a profound reverence for motherhood as both a biological vocation and a spiritual calling.
HABEMUS PAPAM – POPE LEO XIV
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel around 6pm in Rome, signaling the decision of a newly elected Pope. Born Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal accepted his duties as the 267th pope and chose the name Pope Leo XIV. He has made history by being the first US elected pope.
Saints Celebrated in May
There are many wonderful saints whose Feast Days are celebrated in May. In this blog, we touch on 6 of them, 2 of which who share the same day. Each of these saints displayed unwavering devotion and dedication to their faith, with incredibly inspiring stories.
Events Leading up to Easter
Easter is a season to celebrate, as Jesus was raised from the dead. The preparation for this begins on Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent – a 40-day period leading up to Holy Week. Easter is the central liturgical season in the Church’s year. Below are some of the most significant events in its preparation.
Saints Celebrated in April
There are many wonderful saints whose Feast Days are celebrated in April. In this blog, we touch on 5 of them. Each of these saints displayed unwavering devotion and dedication to their faith, some ultimately dying for their faith.
Welcome to 2025!
Now that you have settled in to 2025 … Welcome!
Find out what the Understanding Faith team completed during 2024 including some new features that will assist you with navigating Understanding Faith.
Harmony Week 2025
Each year, Australian’s celebrate our rich cultural diversity through a week of celebrations called Harmony Week. As stated on www.harmony.gov.au Harmony Week is a time to celebrate that Australia is one of the most successful multicultural societies in the world. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. This year, Harmony Week will be celebrated from March 17th to 23rd.
Saints Celebrated in March
There are many wonderful saints whose Feast Days are celebrated in March. In this blog, we touch on six of them. Each of these saints displayed unwavering devotion and dedication to their faith, many ultimately dying for their faith.