More than 222,000 people participated in listening and dialogue encounters and contributed 17,457 submissions during the first stage of preparation for the Australian Plenary Council.

The voices of the faithful help all of us to understand something of the historical experience and the current reality of the Catholic Church in Australia. This gathered data also reveals some deeper hopes and questions, and the diverse yearnings, that we are now challenged to consider together.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 ASSEMBLY 1 HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Read the full media release HERE.