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For Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention, we pray for those involved in mental health ministry in the Church. We also commemorate World Mental Health Day on 10 October and celebrate 30 years since the launch of the Seasons for Growth program to help with change, loss and grief.

Father Julian Tenison Woods, whose death anniversary occurs on 7 October, had a friend named William Henry Archer (1825-1909), and we can glean from some letters from Julian how famously these two men got along – giving us a glimpse into Julian’s life and insights into a friendship.

The months June to October 2026, mark the 140th anniversary of Father Julian Tenison Woods’ time in the Northern Territory. His death on 7 October 1889 occurred within three years of his leaving Darwin.

What is World Habitat Day and how can I get involved? World Habitat Day is celebrated on the first Monday of October each year (5 October in 2026). Sr Carmel shares a reflection.

As we celebrate the feast of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October, you’re invited to view a reflection and access resources on this special feast and patron saint of animals, the environment, ecology and more.

The Catholic Church celebrates the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday 27 September 2026. Fr Khalid Marogi, National Director of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, shares a reflection.

In early September, eight schools from the South-East Cluster of the AJASS (Association of Josephite Affiliated Secondary Schools) network began their annual pilgrimage through Tasmania, visiting places central to the Josephite story.

For the month of September, the Pope’s prayer intention is ‘For the care of water’. Emilia shares a Mary MacKillop Today project story on planting water in the mountains of Timor-Leste.

Kate never expected a photo at St Mary MacKillop’s tomb to change her life. In conversation with Mary MacKillop Today, she reflects on Eileen O’Connor, Australia’s second saint in waiting, and on the courage the Josephite story asks each of us to carry forward.

This year marks the 70th Anniversary of St Joseph’s Primary School, O’Connor, in the Australian Capital Territory. In August, the school welcomed all current students, parents, and staff, as well as past alumni back to celebrate a remarkable 70th Anniversary Open Day.