Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Bishops more than ten years ago. Held in Melbourne in 2025, it’s an opportunity to celebrate the jubilee year as a community and help young people be pilgrims of hope.
St Kevin’s Hampton Park and St Francis de Sales Lynbrook came alive with faith and joy as students and staff gathered on 19 February to mark the Jubilee Year.
The day was a celebration of unity and renewal, with prayer, music, and shared reflection bringing the schools together.
St Kevin’s Hampton Park Principal, Jason Micallef, spoke about the significance of the event, encouraging all schools to embrace the Jubilee spirit and create their own moments of celebration.
Understanding
Jubilee 2025
Jubilee years are a time of newness. They have been celebrated throughout the history of the Church, but their roots go back to the Old Testament, when the Israelites were commanded to celebrate a jubilee every 50 years.
In December, Melbourne will welcome thousands of young Catholics from around the country for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) – the largest gathering of its kind in Australia.
St Mary’s student, Isabella Adair interviewed her teacher about her soul-searching journey to Italy and had her article published on the national news site Kids News.
Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has written to the People of God in Melbourne following the passing of Pope Francis.
Catholic Education Week was an opportunity for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their Catholic identity, the pivotal role they play within their local community, and the strength of the sector.
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