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The Australian Defence Force is mourning one of its own. A young Queenslander known as a leader of troops has been killed in a training exercise near Townsville.

We pray for the repose of Pat’s immortal soul; Requiem Mass is to be celebrated at St. Jude’s Holder on Thursday 16 October 2025.

May you rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Religious traditions exploring how to integrate or react to this technology, with some using AI in worship and others offering guidance on its use. Should we allow ourselves to assimilate to t

The 60th anniversary of the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65).

Social cohesion is a central part of what makes Australia a good place.

 

Catholics across the globe will unite to pray the Rosary for peace in war-torn lands, especially during the month of October, which the Church dedicates to the Holy Rosary.

Fr Piotr Kowalczyk was at 3 Battalion in Townsville for a short time and was on loan to us from the Diocese of Radom, Poland. 

The immediate health and safety of ADF personnel has been the priority in the wake of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Christians across the world unite to mark Creation Day.

A day of prayer and fasting for peace and justice.

After 21 years of unwavering dedication and commitment to duty, leadership and service to the Australian Defence Force, Chaplain Paul Stuart is leaving as a shining example of what it means to be a

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From 2018 to the end of 2023 Serving Faithfully was the newsletter of the Catholic Diocese of the Australian Military Services published quarterly.  

From 2024 onwards Serving Faithfully has morphed into news items published regularly on this website to be a more contemporary means of sharing events and experiences from across the whole Diocese.

As the Catholic Military Diocese is comprised of members of the Australian Defence Force and their families scattered widely across Australia and overseas, wherever they are serving. 

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Sacramental News

RCIA

US Marines: Eric Johnston & Dillon McGee

DATE: 14 September 2025

PLACE: Our Lady Help Of Christians, Palmerston NT

Chaplain: Rev Dcn Gavin Keating

Congratulations