Each month, we are updated on the latest in Catholic ministry both in the Oceania region and internationally. We share the joys and challenges from communities and inform you of the latest offerings from PMN and other networks. Enjoy and be sure to CONNECT with your own stories!
Highlights from this edition:
“Women can serve their parishes and the Church in a variety of ways: Women can serve on the parish council and finance committees. They can be readers at Mass, extraordinary ministers, and ushers. Women are pastoral associates. The Church has women who are canon lawyers, judges, and chancellors.” (Religion for Dummies) However, the question remains:
In the 2016 Census we discovered that the fastest growing ‘belief’ in Australia was non-belief, that is, those who identified as having no religion. While this cohort has increased, those identifying as Catholic decreased and those who practice their faith decreased even further. So how can a local Catholic Parish or Community turn the tide.
