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It’s full steam ahead to this year’s Australian Catholic Youth Festival, with the event now less than 100 days out. Thousands of young people are expected to descend on Melbourne for the three-day festival, which will have more than 100 workshops on offer.

Excitement and anticipation are growing across the Archdiocese of Melbourne as young people in parishes, schools, migrant communities and movements have begun the journey to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in November.

The event at ACU’s Cathedral Hall was billed as a special lead-up event to this year’s Australian Catholic Youth Festival (November 30–December 2) and it did not disappoint.

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.

As part of their Reflection Day, more than 400 Year 8 students from St Francis Catholic College, Melton, embarked on a special pilgrimage focused on the Jubilee Year of Hope.

On Friday 21 March 2025, thousands of students from across Melbourne gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral for the annual Mass of St Patrick for Schools.

Student leaders from twenty Catholic schools across the Geelong region came together for a special Jubilee Year 2025 pilgrimage, walking in faith and celebrating Catholic education’s lasting impact on the community.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is pleased to announce the securing of top-tier event venue – the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre (MCEC) for the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival.