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A Century of Mission Through the Lens of Hope

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday, Catholic Mission is presenting a unique photography exhibition called Hope. Opening on October 23 at ACU North Sydney, the display is inspired by the countless moments of hope, joy and encounter shared with missionaries and communities around the world.

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Talking Mission - Simone Medri

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A Century of Mission: Building a Future for Children in Malawi

In 2022, floods and cyclones tore through rural Malawi, destroying homes, washing away farmland, and forcing entire communities to relocate. Families were resettled far from the land and livelihoods they once knew, and in the aftermath, access to education became increasingly difficult for many.

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Kick Goals, Make History: National Search Begins for the Next Socktober Sockball

Catholic Mission has launched Socktober 2026, inviting schools across Australia to kick goals for good and compete to create the program’s next official sockball. The national challenge marks 100 years of World Mission Sunday, with the first diocesan launch events beginning in Brisbane on 10 August.

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More Than 150 Students Celebrate the Success of the Interfaith Encounters Program

More than 150 students from six schools across Greater Sydney gathered at St Benedict's Catholic College, Oran Park, on Monday 27 July to celebrate the conclusion of this year’s session of the Interfaith Encounters Program, which they have been participating in over the past few months.

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Talking Mission - Maria Sole

Maria Sole, our Schools Engagement Coordinator for Queensland, shares how initiatives like Socktober inspire young people to put their faith into action through service, leadership and global solidarity. She also reflects on the importance of empowering the next generation to become compassionate leaders and active participants in the Church’s mission.

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Mission: one heart many voices Launches a New Chapter for 2027

Mission: one heart many voices (MOHMV), Catholic Mission's national biennial conference, will return from 3 to 5 May 2027 at the SMC Conference & Function Centre, Sydney, unveiling a refreshed identity, renewed program and expanded conference experience.

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Living Rosary Celebrations Highlight the Power of Prayer and Mission

Catholics from around the world gathered in Lyon, France, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Living Rosary. First established by Blessed Pauline Jaricot, the Living Rosary is an expression of faith created to support the Church's missionary work through prayer and solidarity.

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Missionary Renewal

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies, known in Australia as Catholic Mission, to Rome for the General Assembly. This annual gathering enables representatives to discuss upcoming priorities for the year ahead, align missionary efforts worldwide, and reflect on their role in creating a brighter future for many, particularly as momentum builds towards World Mission Sunday, which will be celebrated on 18 October this year and mark its 100 years anniversary.

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Talking Mission - Anne Nesbitt

Anne Nesbitt, our Community Refugee Support Worker, explained how the CRISP program helps refugee families settle into Australia through the support of local volunteer groups. She also shared how accompanying refugee families has strengthened her faith and shown her the power of community, solidarity and belonging.

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A Yarning Circle of Hope, Healing and Reconciliation

Catholic Mission marked the beginning of National Reconciliation Week across Australia with a special yarning circle to launch a new book, HOPE: Unfinished Business, with reflections by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic women.

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Hope: Unfinished Business

Catholic Mission and Australian Catholic University warmly invite you to the launch of HOPE: Unfinished Business, a powerful new publication featuring reflections from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic women on the meaning of hope, healing and renewal.

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Talking Mission - Fiona Ng

Fiona Ng, one of our Parish Engagement Coordinators, shares how her role connects parish communities with global mission through relationships, volunteer engagement, and initiatives like the World Mission Rosary, encouraging others to take a leap of faith and get involved through prayer and service.

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Cardinal Bo to Visit Australia and Share Message of Hope for Myanmar This May

His Eminence Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, SDB, will visit Australia to raise awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and to give voice to the millions affected by conflict and displacement.

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Catholic Mission Expands Presence Across Western Australia

All four dioceses of Western Australia now have a Catholic Mission representative to work in conjunction with the Archbishop and Bishops to implement the national programs for Catholic Mission and the broader Pontifical Mission Societies.

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When Welcome Becomes a Path to New Life

Pope Leo XIV reminds us that every person’s dignity must always be upheld, even in times of conflict. At Holy Name of Mary Parish, this dignity is being restored as people rebuild their lives with the support of a caring community.

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Talking Mission - Patrice Ocampo

Patrice Ocampo, one of our Philanthropy Officers, highlights how connecting Australian supporters with mission partners through personal stories deepens faith, inspires generosity, and strengthens participation in the Church’s mission.

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Appointment of Catholic Mission National Director

The Pontifical Mission Societies have appointed Peter Gates as national director of Catholic Mission, the Pope’s mission agency in Australia, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s leadership.

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A Celebration of Welcome, Connection and New Beginnings

On 14 February, Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia together with Catholic Mission and Catholic Care hosted a joyful picnic gathering for participants in the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) program at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall in Parramatta.

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Talking Mission - Shendelle Mullane

Shendelle Mullane, our Diocesan Director of Bunbury in Western Australia, reflects on how participating in Camino pilgrimages has deepened her faith and shaped her understanding of mission as walking alongside others in love and solidarity.

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Formation and Hope for Novices in Timor-Leste

As the Church begins its Lenten journey with Ash Wednesday, we are reminded that mission takes many forms and continues to grow within communities around the world. In celebrating the unity of the universal Church, we stand with the community at St Joseph Novitiate in Dili, Timor-Leste, supporting the dreams and aspirations of young novices and the wider community they serve.

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Talking Mission - Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis, our Diocesan Director for Brisbane and Toowoomba, reflects on Lent as a shared journey of returning to God through prayer, service and love that reaches beyond ourselves.

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Pope's Message for World Mission Day 2026

Chosen by Pope Leo XIV, the theme 'One in Christ, united in mission' carries deep significance as 2026 marks 100 years since the establishment of World Mission Sunday by Pope Pius XI.

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Talking Mission - Rachel Prince

Rachel Prince, our Youth & Schools Engagement Officer for Victoria and Tasmania, shares how ACYF revealed the hope and deep sense of mission young Australians bring when they are genuinely listened to, trusted and invited to take ownership of their faith.

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Talking Mission - Bishop Mulandu

Bishop Edwin shares how a childhood calling led him into a life of mission and leadership, reflecting on the blessings of serving the universal Church, the transformative impact of projects in rural Zambia, and his deep trust in God’s mission.

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Talking Mission - Fr Pedro Opeka

Fr Pedro shares his lifelong missionary journey from Argentina to Madagascar, revealing how faith, perseverance and deep solidarity transformed into a thriving community, and urges the world to embrace generosity, dignity and shared responsibility for those most in need.

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Talking Mission - Miral Atik

Miral Atik, Media Officer at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, shares how her journey of faith, hope and digital communication in the Holy Land shapes her mission to give voice to local Christians, inspire young people online, and witness to perseverance and mercy in a challenging context.

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Pope Leo XIV Announces the 2026 World Mission Sunday Theme: “One in Christ, United in Mission.”

The 2026 theme for World Mission Sunday has been released: “One in Christ, United in Mission.” Chosen by Pope Leo XIV, this theme carries deep significance as 2026 marks 100 years since the establishment of World Mission Sunday by Pope Pius XI.

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“Leo from Chicago” – Documentary by Vatican Media

The Vatican media documentary about the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States. It follows an itinerary that begins with his childhood in Dolton, through the memories of his brothers Louis and John, and continues among schools and universities, communities and parishes, featuring the voices of confreres, teachers, classmates, and longtime friends.

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Talking Mission - Dr Nora

Dr Nora, a theologian and ethicist, shares how her experience in the Synod deepened her understanding of the Church as a community of shared responsibility, inspiring her to live her faith through action, encounter, and the pursuit of social transformation.

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Bishop Edwin Mulandu Shares World Mission Sunday Message

Bishop Edwin Mulandu celebrated the World Mission Sunday Mass at St Stephen’s Cathedral in the heart of Brisbane, gathering parishioners and friends of Catholic Mission for this special occasion dedicated to the missionary work of the Church.

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Talking Mission - Simone Medri

Simone Medri, our Director of Communications and Digital, talks about his experience at the Jubilee of Mission, when he joined Cardinals, bishops, missionaries, and lay leaders in reflecting on the Church’s missionary identity and the shared call to bring hope to all nations.

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers His First Video for World Mission Sunday

The Vatican has released a landmark video message from Pope Leo XIV ahead of World Mission Sunday, calling on every Catholics around the world to renew their missionary commitment during this special time of the Jubilee of Hope.

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Jubilee Celebrations for Missionaries of Hope

World Mission Month celebrations are being launched across the globe as the universal mission family prepares for the historic Jubilee in Rome. We join in solidarity with missionaries worldwide for this landmark event.

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United in Hope, in Mission and in Christ this World Mission Month

This October, Catholic Mission and the broader Catholic community will come together to celebrate World Mission Month, guided by the theme “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples.” To celebrate our unity in mission and in Christ, Catholic Mission is journeying with our sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Mpika, Zambia, to create sustainable solutions to the ongoing food and hunger crisis.

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Talking Mission - Barry and Deirdre

Long-time supporters Barry and Deirdre, a dynamic retired couple whose lives are rich with purpose, family and faith, to talk about their journey with us. Deeply involved in local Church initiatives, they have been walking with us for more than a decade.

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Sowing Seeds of Hope in Mpika

Sharon and Victor are a family of six, with children aged from 3 to 17 years, living in the Diocese of Mpika, Zambia. Through the Maize Mill Project, there is finally hope at the end of the tunnel, giving Victor’s family the opportunity to thrive.

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How the Maize Mill Project is Transforming Communities in Mpika Diocese

Access to healthcare, education, shelter and basic resources are vital to a flourishing community, but without an economic foundation, these efforts cannot be sustained. The Maize Mill Project was born from a shared vision of stewardship and justice in response to Zambia’s worsening food crisis.

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Write Your Will Online for Free and Create a Legacy That Stands the Test of Time

The 1st to 7th of September 2025 is Include a Charity (IAC) Week in Australia, a social change movement to encourage more people to leave a gift in their Will to a cause close to their heart.

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Talking Mission - Fr Samir García Valencia

Fr Samir shares mission in Colombia means walking with communities in hope, solidarity, and faith, enriching the universal Church.

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The Inspiring Missionary Journey of Pope Leo XIV

On 8 May, the world was introduced to a new Pope with a deeply missionary heart. Watch a documentary, produced by the Vatican Media, which offers a compelling portrait of a pope whose leadership is grounded in presence, humility, and hope.

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Talking Mission - Danielle Achikian

Danielle Achikian, who looks after the Sisters of Charity Heritage Centre in Potts Point, shares the inspiring legacy of the Sisters of Charity, highlighting their courage, resilience, and commitment to serving people in need.

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By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, My Reflection on Faith, Life and a Sacred Mission in Zambia

Recently, I had the privilege of meeting a remarkable individual whose work left a deep impression on me. Abraham Muma, the Health Services Coordinator at Chilonga Mission Hospital in Zambia, is visiting Melbourne for a fundraising event for an important cause. Their mission was clear: to shine a light on the silent suffering of mothers in rural Zambia and to share their commitment to doing something about it.

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Building a Listening Church: Reflections from Mission: One Heart Many Voices

Discernment is essential in our journey towards building a synodal Church, as it gives us the space to process deep listening and understand the depth of each person’s voice. The Mission: one heart many voices conference offered us the opportunity to truly listen to one another and provided a platform for deep listening, an element essential to moving forward.

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Community Groups at the Heart of Every Welcome

As we celebrate Refugee Week this month, it’s an opportunity to highlight the behind-the-scenes efforts of the Community Refugee Sponsorship Program (CRISP).

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Talking Mission - Abraham Muma

Learn more about Abraham Muma. He is the project manager for the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health project in the Diocese of Mpika in Zambia, where he works to bring hope and support to communities in need.

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From Dialogue to Action: formation.org.au Launch

The final day of the Mission: one heart many voices (MOHMV) conference concluded with a surprise announcement: the launch of formation.org.au, a new professional association for those engaged in formation for mission.

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From Light to Bridge

The Mission: One Heart Many Voices (MOHMV) conference officially opened in Sydney. With over 300 participants gathered for the three-day event, the conference brings together people from across Australia and from diverse backgrounds. The theme for the 2025 conference is: Choosing Hope. Trust yourself to its leading. This theme was chosen to connect with the Jubilee Year focus: Pilgrims of Hope.

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Talking Mission - Lana Turvey-Collins

Lana Turvey-Collins, Lead Facilitator of formation.org.au, shares how the platform was born from a desire to foster connection, collaboration and professional support among those leading Formation for Mission within the Catholic Church in Australia.

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Introducing formation.org.au

A bold new initiative has emerged from within the Australian Church. formation.org.au, a professional membership network for people shaping and leading formation for Mission, has officially launched—creating time and space for connection, collaboration, and renewal.