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Talking Mission - Pauline Garland

Pauline reflects on 100 years of World Mission Sunday through Catholic Mission’s archives, exploring how mission has evolved through greater lay involvement, changing language and priorities, while highlighting the importance of preserving this history for future generations.

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The Bunbury Diocese establishes a unique World Mission Month tradition

In Western Australia, a new tradition to celebrate World Mission Month has begun. Each year on 1 October, the feast of St Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Patron Saint of the Missions, pilgrims gather for the Kirup Camino, a one-day pilgrimage of prayer, reflection and solidarity.

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Talking Mission - Simone Medri

Simone Medri, our Director of Communications and Digital, reflects on his encounter with Pope Leo XIV, what mission looks like in a digital world, and what 100 years of World Mission Sunday means as we look towards the next missionary century.

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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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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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Meet Daniel and Joseph

Across Myanmar, ongoing conflict and instability are impacting the lives of millions of children. Meet some of the children whose lives have been transformed through the work of the Missionaries of St Paul (MSP), providing them with safety, education and hope for a brighter future.

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Meet Fr Salai Michael MSP

From a small village in the Ayeyarwady region of Myanmar, Fr Salai's dream is bold yet simple: a reborn Church in Myanmar, united in mission, empowering communities to move from dependency to dignity, and becoming a living sign of God’s compassion and peace.

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Meet Cardinal Bo

His Eminence, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo SDB, Archbishop of Yangon, is Myanmar’s first cardinal and a recognised pastoral leader who has spent his life accompanying communities through decades of hardship, conflict, and social change. For him, education remains one of the most powerful ways to restore dignity and hope.

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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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Talking Mission - Mark Raue

Mark Raue, Province Director for NSW/ACT and composer, explores how music and personal experience express the Church’s call to unity in diversity, inspiring all people to live out their shared mission in different ways.

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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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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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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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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 - 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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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 - 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 - 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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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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Sr Jane

Sister Jane Kaputa grew up in Kabwe, Zambia. She currently works in Mpika as the diocesan women coordinator, meaning she focuses on engaging and supporting women through organising events, facilitating discussions and other needs of the women, within the church community.

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Bishop Mulandu

Bishop Edwin Mwansa Mulandu was born and raised in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. He has now served as a priest, lecturer, and the National Director of the Pontifical Societies in Zambia, and in 2021 he was appointed Bishop of Mpika by Pope Francis, a largely rural diocese plagued by deep socioeconomic challenges.

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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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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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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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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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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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Talking Mission - Josephine Cullen

Josephine Cullen, our Philanthropy Officer, visited Mpika, Zambia, and witnessed the impact of faith-filled communities and mission projects. The experience deeply inspired her to share their stories to create awareness and to support mission projects.

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Talking Mission - Sr Rosalie

Sister Rosalie Ilboudo, a member of the Institute of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. She has served as a nurse, midwife, and missionary across Africa, Madagascar, and Australia, holding leadership roles in her congregation.

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Talking Mission - Sr Marion

Sister Marion Gambin rsj, celebrating 50 years as a Sister of Saint Joseph, serves on Catholic Mission’s Mission Formation Team, advocating for justice. Her journey in advocacy, shaped by her teaching career, leadership roles, and involvement in the Plenary Council, aligns with her commitment to Mission.

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Talking Mission - Fr Rob

Fr Rob Galea reflects on his journey from a challenging youth in Malta to a life dedicated to sharing God’s love, inspired by his own transformation through faith and community. He defines mission as an overflow of God’s love, calling for vulnerability and authentic connection to inspire young people to embrace discipleship and act on God’s purpose.

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Talking Mission - Fr Brian Lucas

Father Brian Lucas, our National Director, shares how his role involves promoting the Pontifical Mission Societies' work in Australia and globally, guided by faith and the spirit of service. Reflecting on Christmas, he emphasises its profound themes of hope, love, and community as both a foundation and inspiration for missionary work,

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Talking Mission - Angus Rowan

Angus Rowan, our National Schools Engagement Manage, leads school engagement strategies nationwide, empowering students and communities to take part in initiatives like Socktober that inspire compassion and social justice.

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Talking Mission - Samai Sum

Samai, our Programs Officer in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, oversees community development projects across Asia, including Cambodia, Thailand, and Mongolia. With a personal connection to Catholic Mission's work, Samai ensures projects meet community needs.

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Talking Mission - Peter Gates

Peter Gates, our Deputy National Director, shares his insights on the meaning of mission, describing it as hope and love expressed through everyday actions. Reflecting on over 30 years at Catholic Mission, he emphasises that while the heart of Mission remains constant, the ways it is lived out evolve in response to social, economic, and ecological contexts, calling for inclusivity, generosity, and kindness in all aspects of life.

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Talking Mission - Pisey Soeurn

Pisey Soeurn, our International Programs Coordinator, reflects on his six-year journey of fostering meaningful change across Asia-Pacific, emphasizing the importance of direct collaboration with local partners and missionaries to ensure culturally sensitive, sustainable impact.

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Talking Mission - Liesje Barratt

Liesje Barratt has been the Mission Formation Coordinator at Catholic Mission since 2018. In her interview, Liesje shared about the diversity in her role, encompassing the support of the Mission Formation Team in delivering formation and education programs for adults and students, advocating for refugee and asylum seeker families, and supporting First Nations peoples through partnerships with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Community (NATSICC).

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Talking Mission - Bruna Correa

We interviewed Bruna Correa, our Digital Online Assistant, for Talking Mission, where she talked about how her experience overseas meeting with Mission Partners.

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Talking Mission - Irene Baik

In this month's edition of Talking Mission, we had the pleasure of interviewing Irene Baik, who recently joined as our Youth and Schools Engagement Officer.

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Talking Mission - Loana Wallace

We welcome Loana Wallace, who talked about her Immersion experience in Cambodia and the impact on her life.

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Talking Mission - Patrick Fox

We welcome our first guest to Talking Mission, where we introduce you to people who are turning Mission into action.

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Talking Mission - Pauline Garland

The Bunbury Diocese establishes a unique World Mission Month tradition

Talking Mission - Simone Medri

Talking Mission - Maria Sole

Talking Mission - Anne Nesbitt

Meet Daniel and Joseph

Meet Fr Salai Michael MSP

Meet Cardinal Bo

Talking Mission - Fiona Ng

Talking Mission - Mark Raue

Talking Mission - Patrice Ocampo

Talking Mission - Shendelle Mullane

Talking Mission - Martin Lewis

Talking Mission - Rachel Prince

Talking Mission - Miral Atik

Talking Mission - Fr Pedro Opeka

Talking Mission - Bishop Mulandu

Talking Mission - Dr Nora

Talking Mission - Simone Medri

Sr Jane

Bishop Mulandu

Talking Mission - Barry and Deirdre

Talking Mission - Fr Samir García Valencia

Talking Mission - Danielle Achikian

Talking Mission - Abraham Muma

Talking Mission - Lana Turvey-Collins

Talking Mission - Josephine Cullen

Talking Mission - Sr Rosalie

Talking Mission - Sr Marion

Talking Mission - Fr Rob

Talking Mission - Fr Brian Lucas

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Talking Mission - Samai Sum

Talking Mission - Peter Gates

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