Catholic Identity

2026 Diocesan Theme
Seek Peace & Pursue It.

Our New Diocesan Theme ~ From our Staff Beginning Year Prayer ~

"Go forth and set the world on fire"
St Ignatius of Loyola

NAIDOC Week

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (5th - 12th July), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.

On the first Monday back after the holidays, we will have a NAIDOC Week prayer at our assembly.

2026 Theme ~ 50 Years of Deadly ~

For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices of our communities — steady, unapologetic, and proud. Each year, its themes have called for truth, celebrated culture, honoured resistance, and reminded the nation of who we are.

Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milestone. It’s a tribute to the people who built this movement. the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who keep showing up, year after year.

NAIDOC has always been more than a week — it’s a platform, a protest, a celebration, and a statement of survival.

This moment is about looking back at the stories, the marches, the languages, the art, the leadership. At the strength it took to get here. It’s about recognising how far we’ve come, not by chance, but because generations of people refused to be silenced.

It’s also about the here and now, who we are today. Grounded in culture. Strong in our identity. Leading change across every field, from health and education to media, business, and the arts. We’re telling our own stories, in our own way, on our own terms.

And it’s about the future. The next 50 years. The young ones growing up proud. The return of language. The return to Country. The fight for justice continuing with new tools, new voices, and the same fire.

Fifty Years of Deadly is a marker, not just of time passed, but of the momentum still building. It’s proof of what our people build when culture leads and community comes first. NAIDOC belongs to mob. It always has.

We honour what came before by continuing the work.

This is our story. This is our celebration. This is our future.

Still deadly. Always.

St. Anthony's Feast Day ~ June 13th

As we prepare to celebrate the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, we remember this beloved saint who is known as the patron of lost things and a friend to all who seek God’s guidance. St. Anthony was a gifted preacher and a humble servant who dedicated his life to spreading the Good News. He reminds us to seek Christ with open hearts and to trust that God’s love is always there to guide us home. May his example inspire us to live with compassion and to be generous with our words and actions.

St Anthony's Feast Day Celebrations:

Actions speak louder than words, let your words teach and your actions speak”

Saint Anthony of Padua

Feast of the Sacred Heart

Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a special day in our Church calendar that reminds us of Jesus’ deep and unconditional love for all people. At school, we take time in prayer and reflection to think about His heart, overflowing with compassion, kindness, and mercy.

Our students have been exploring what it means to show love in action, just like Jesus, through simple yet powerful acts of kindness, generosity, and care for others. One meaningful way we are living this out is through our St. Vinnies Winter Appeal, which invites us to support those in need during the colder months.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pray for Us!