On this eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the Military Ordinariate joins the nation in solemn silence to remember those who gave everything for our freedom.
Army Chaplain-in-training Sonia Gomez Lopez has been installed into the Ministry of Acolytes, celebrating her community-backed journey to provide vital pastoral care within the ADF.
Deacon Gary reflects on the sacred season of remembrance, exploring how we can gently come to terms with death and dying while holding onto faith and hope.
Number 24 (City of Adelaide) squadron made aviation history 24 October 2026 by laying up its old service colours and marching through the state capital to exercise its prestigious Freedom of Entry.
October is a deeply significant month on the commemorative calendar, spanning milestones from the rugged peaks of Korea to the vast expanses of the North African desert.
Twenty-five years after Australia first committed forces to Afghanistan, we look back on the immense sacrifice of more than 35,000 Australian Defence Force personnel who served over two decades of
The Catholic Military Ordinariate of Australia community extends its heartfelt prayers and profound condolences to the family, friends, and Darwin Defence community following the tragic death of an
Pope Leo XIV held a critical telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to push for immediate humanitarian access and safe civilian evacuations from the embattled city of Ol
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, October 13, for surgery to remove a small, localized nodule in his lung.
Parishes across the globe, alongside military chaplaincies, unite in joyful prayer and thanksgiving to celebrate the 71st birthday of Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic year of peace missions, aposto
Pope Leo XIV expresses his concern over the ongoing violence in Sudan, Ukraine, and Russia.
Serving Faithfully Newsletters
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.
Please contact the Military Ordinariate if you wish to read past published newsletters of Serving Faithfully.
Sacramental News
Cards Title
Baptism
Sacramental News
Title Card
Isidor Guevara
Date
03 May 2026
Location
Place: Holy Spirit Chapel, RAAF Base Richmond NSW
With Blessing on you Baptism.
Title Card
Easton Parker Nykolaychuk & Charlotte Courtney Nykolaychuk
Date
05 July 2026
Location
Place: HMAS Watson, Sydney, NSW
On this blessed occasion of your Baptism
Title Card
Arthur Jay Cobain
Date
07 November 2026
Location
All Saints, Lavarack Barracks, Townsville QLD
On this blessed occasion of your Baptism
Cards Title
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Sacramental News
Title Card
AC Daniel Owens RCIA Ceremony
Date
18 October 2026
Location
St Marys Catholic Church
Receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist. Many of his fellow trainees attended his Mass of Welcome and have supported his journey in faith. ADF Chaplains: Fr Joel Vergara and Fr Brendan Quirk
Title Card
Bridget Ruth Thomas
Date
25 October 2026
Location
ANZAC Memorial Chapel of St Paul, RMC Duntroon ACT
Joyfully received into the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Baptism via the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The sacred ceremony was presided over by the Most Rev Stuart Hall DD & Fr Thomas Zaranski
Title Card
Ishveer Gosal
Date
25 October 2026
Location
ANZAC Memorial Chapel of St Paul, RMC Duntroon ACT
Joyfully received into the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Baptism via the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The sacred ceremony was presided over by the Most Rev Stuart Hall DD & Fr Thomas Zaranski
Title Card
Jack Aiden Cambell McMillan
Date
25 October 2026
Location
ANZAC Memorial Chapel of St Paul, RMC Duntroon ACT
Joyfully received into full communion with the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation as part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The sacred ceremony was presided over by the Most Reverend Stuart Hall DD
