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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.

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May you rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

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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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St Patrick's Parish, Mortlake, a suburb of Sydney, welcomes Sonia Gomez Lopez into their Parish for her Pastoral Care experience while she prepares to be a Pastoral Lay Associate in the Australian

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Earlier, on Wednesday, the coffin containing the Pope’s body will be carried from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, so that the faithful may pay their respects.

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He joined the Royal Australian Naval College in 1954 as a member of the intermediate entry. As a junior officer under training he served in RAN and RN ships. 

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As of  the 20th of January and after 38 years, spanning over 6 decades, Chaplain Mark Sexton is officially retired from the Australia Army.

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2025 Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope

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Mourning to honour Bondi victims on the 22 of January.

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May your light continue to shine brightly in the darkness of the Bondi Beach tragedy.

 

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A grant application under Saluting their Service (DVA) was accepted. April 2025 saw the installation of Silent Sentries.

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Combat training has a long history at our school, and it is still expanding.

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In Australia, military chaplains are essential in offering pastoral and spiritual support.

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After 37 years of full time service, our Chaplain Kevin O'Sullivan is retiring from the Royal Australian Air Force.

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The US and Israel had been at war for three weeks, and Iran was still attacking US and Israeli allies in the area. 

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Catholics called to embrace all people.

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The group, which was established by Pope Francis and whose work was done by the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, declared the church must confront institutional and cultural issue

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Bishop's pastoral letter recognises International Women's Day on the 8th of March, 2026.

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Abstain from harsh words and rash judgement.

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The Pope chooses a theme for the World Day of the Sick.

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A National Journey of Prayer and Renewal Begins.

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An annual observance that was instituted in 1997 by Pope Saint John Paul II which is celebrated on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Monday 2 February.

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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

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Baptism
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Isidor Guevarra Baptism at Holy Spirit Chapel RAAF Richmond NSW
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Isidor Guevara
Baptismal Date: 3 May 2026 Place: Holy Spirit Chapel, RAAF Base Richmond NSW