We have great news for locals wanting to participate in next year’s Jubilee and unable to travel to Rome. In anticipation of the official opening of Jubilee 2025, the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne has announced the 13 churches and shrines within the Archdiocese that will be designated Pilgrim Places for the purposes of the 2025 Jubilee, with the majestic St Patrick’s Cathedral serving as the principal Pilgrim Place.

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At this time of year, Christmas carols float through the air and through our lives, blending sacred themes with rich melodies and connecting us to centuries of tradition. So as the countdown to the Christmas feast continues, we take a moment to share the inspiring stories behind four of our most cherished carols: ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’, ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’, ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ and ‘What Child Is This?’

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On the evening of 7 December, Archbishop Laurent Ulrich struck the magnificent door of the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris with his pastoral staff, marking the moment of the iconic Catholic church’s rebirth. The remarkable five-year restoration of the cathedral has been a labour of love for the people of Paris and a powerful sign of God’s faithfulness. As Archbishop Ulrich said the next day at the restored cathedral’s inaugural Mass, ‘The Lord does not abandon his own.’ 

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‘There is something special about Advent,’ writes Kate Moriarty. ‘The waiting. The anticipation as the date comes slowly closer.’ As she reflects on her family’s sometimes haphazard approach to Advent traditions—from asymmetric tree decorations to unlit Advent wreaths—she realises that some things are worth the wait.

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