Peter William Ingham, the fourth bishop of Wollongong, died peacefully in the late evening of 26 April 2024. He was 83 years of age and almost 60 years a priest. The post Bishop Peter Ingham remembered as a “humble” and faithful servant following his death at age 83 appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

It’s been a few decades since I was ordained, and it’s sometimes hard work, but summoning the whole of creation to prayer every morning never gets old. I don’t know why other priests don’t love their jobs as much as I do, asks Philippa Martyr. The post The Beauty of Priesthood: Embracing God’s Calling appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

On the feast of the Annunciation, Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay hosted faith leaders of Christianity and Islam to discuss the need for open dialogue in a world that is desperately craving peace on home and international soil. The post Annunciation unites Christians and Muslims appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Tabor Producciones' groundbreaking efforts to bring the lives of saints and Pope Francis to audiences through captivating cartoons. The post Welcome to the world of cartoons, Pope Francis appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

I recently read an article which said that heaven, where souls go to enjoy God forever after their death and purification, will be on earth when Christ comes again to inaugurate the new heaven and new earth. I thought heaven was in heaven. What are we to believe? The post Is heaven on earth? appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

My nine-year-old was recently confirmed, the first in our family who has received both the “restored order of sacraments” and whole-family faith formation. As a way of emphasising that faith is a matter for our whole lives, it has serious strengths, writes Simcha Fisher. The post Restored order of sacraments and family catechesis: a combination that works appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

The Australian Catholic University hosted 350 young Catholics at the Fidelis event on 24 April, organised by Sydney Catholic Youth and University Catholics as the final event for the Sisters of Life of their Sydney tour. The post Sisters of Life farewelled at sell-out Fidelis event appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Experience the beauty of Rome through a Byzantine lens with Nina Veres on a mosaic tour of the city's churches and basilicas. The post Byzantine mosaics: A conversation with God appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Europe takes a stand against human trafficking with new laws on surrogacy. Understand the conditions under which it is considered a crime. The post Europe makes surrogacy a human trafficking crime appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Pope Francis meets with Vice President of Ghana at the Vatican to discuss strong relations, the Catholic church and education challenges. The post Issues facing Ghana are brought to the Vatican appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Catholic Answers remain committed to exploring AI even after the controversial launch of the group's "Father Justin" AI project. The post Catholic Answers “no less resolved” to use AI after “Father Justin” brouhaha appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Pope Francis reflected on the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity as he spoke to pilgrims in Italian town, Galati Mamertino. The post The importance of theological virtues in Christianity appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.