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Statement from the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

Dec 5, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne utterly condemns the appalling attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne today. A peaceful place of worship has been violated—nothing can justify such violence. Antisemitism has no place in our society. We stand in prayerful solidarity with members of the Jewish community at this time.
Called to serve: four new transitional deacons ordained in Melbourne…

Dec 3, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic

In recent months, seminarians Ian Vergel, John Vespa, Tuong Nguyen and Joshua McDermid were all ordained as transitional deacons, surrounded by family, friends and well-wishers in parishes where they have served on pastoral placements. Ordination to the transitional diaconate usually takes place one year before a seminarian is ordained to the priesthood, and Ian, John, Tuong and Joshua all hope to be ordained together as priests next year at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Archbishop Comensoli: Advent, a time of preparation and expectation

Dec 2, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic

As we enter into the season of Advent once again, embarking on a new Church year, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli reflects on Advent as a time of preparation and expectation. Advent, he explains, is ‘a time of preparation, of anticipation, of preparing … towards the time of the incarnation, of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, when God became one of us, became human.’Archbishop Comensoli encourages us to view Advent not so much as a penitential season but as a time of joyful expectation.
Archbishop welcomes clarification on religious protections under…

Dec 2, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic

Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne Peter A Comensoli has welcomed the Victorian Government’s clarification of intent that Victorians sharing their faith will continue to be protected under new laws introduced to parliament this week but will watch progress of the legislation closely. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 seeks to strengthen Victoria’s anti-vilification laws.
New Syro-Malabar Cathedral consecrated

Nov 24, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic

The consecration ceremony, led by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil, the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, brought together clergy, bishops, dignitaries and faithful from across Australia and beyond. Apostolic Nuncio to Australia Archbishop Charles Balvo, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli of Melbourne, and many other Australian and international bishops attended, reflecting the global significance of the occasion.
Red November: a chance to stand in solidarity with the persecuted…

Nov 18, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic

The report highlights the persistent violence in Nigeria’s ‘Middle Belt’, where extremist groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) continue their assaults. On Christmas Eve 2023, extremists brutally killed more than 300 Christians in coordinated attacks across Plateau State. Such stories underline the urgent need for awareness and action.
Vietnamese Martyrs’ Mass celebrates legacy of steadfast faith

Nov 18, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic

As it wound its way around the Cathedral, the procession reflected the vibrancy and variety of the Vietnamese Catholic community in our Archdiocese, and featured symbols of the community’s faith and heritage, including a Youth Cross (created in 2012 and inspired by the World Youth Day Cross), the statue of Our Lady of La Vang (honouring the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary reported at La Vang, Vietnam, in 1798) and relics of the Vietnamese martyrs.
One of our own: remembering the sacrificial love of WWI chaplain Fr…

Nov 11, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic

On 12 May 1915, just weeks after the initial Gallipoli campaign began and only days before his brigade marched out from Maadi, Fr Bergin was ‘taken on strength’ as a chaplain 4th class, enabling him to administer the sacraments and minister to the dying, although his official enlistment didn’t come through until 12 July. In the trenches, Fr Bergin’s presence was a godsend.
Two New Auxiliary Bishops Appointed for Melbourne

Nov 8, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic

Fr Rene Ramirez, born on 28 March, 1969, and hails from Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, a city located 90 km north of Manila. He has been a priest since June 1998 after completing 13 years of seminary formation and joining the Congregation of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus in May 1985. His first assignment as a priest was as the Vocation Director for his Congregation in the Philippines.
Cardinal-Designate Mykola Bychok addresses bishops’ plenary meeting

Nov 7, 2024 | melbournecatholic.org | Melbourne Catholic |Mykola Bychok

Cardinal-Designate Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR gave a humble and uplifting address to the November plenary meeting of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in Sydney. Bishop Mykola, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Sts Peter and Paul, will be made a cardinal at the consistory to be held in Rome on 7 December. Aged 44, he will be the youngest of the new cardinals.