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ACMRO News August 2024

In this edition:

| Online Resources published for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

| Archbishop Christopher Prowse reflects on the profound message of Pope Francis for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

| Ms Rayla Barcelona: “God is ever-present in all our encounters.”

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Online Resources published for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

The Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office has published online resources to support the celebration of the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 (WDMR). Dating back to the First World War, the celebration takes place on the last Sunday in September—29 September this year.

Fr Khalid Marogi, the director of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, said the online resources will support parishes, schools, and other Catholic communities in marking the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

Fr Khalid adds that we are invited to unite with Pope Francis in prayer and action, ensuring that every encounter with our sisters and brothers in need is an opportunity to meet the Lord.

The Migrants and Refugees 2024 webpage includes liturgy resources for primary and secondary schools, homily notes, prayers of intercession, and parish bulletin notices.

           
            

To register your event please email info@acmro.catholic.org.au
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Archbishop Christopher Prowse introduces the Message of Pope Francis for the WDMR

Canberra and Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse, chair of the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry, uses his message on this year’s WDMR to highlight the synodal dimension of this special day.

Archbishop Prowse calls on everyone to journey together with migrants and refugees and be “synodal together.”

“The Pope contrasts the images of the biblical exodus and migrants. There are similarities. These include the fleeing ‘from oppression, abuse, insecurity, discrimination, and lack of opportunities for development,’” he wrote.

            
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Ms Rayla Barcelona: "God is ever-present in all our encounters."

In this video, Rayla Barcelona, the Deputy Director of the ACMRO, reflects on the message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024.

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