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Miles Christi 2020 – “Budi Čovjek” – 2nd National Croatian Men’s Conference
The last weekend of February 2020 ushered in the second annual Croatian Men’s Conference – Miles Christi 2020 with the theme “Budi Čovjek”. Building on the foundations set in the inaugural Croatian Catholic Men’s Conference “Man up” of 2019, the event was once again held at the St Benedict XVI Retreat Centre in Gross Vale,…
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Svitnjak in Sydney – Fanning the Flames of Faith and Tradition
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and the proof is in the way the diaspora adopts the customs and traditions of the beloved homeland in their lives abroad. And so it is that yet another beautiful Croatian Catholic custom, Svitnjak, has set its roots in the hearts and calendars of Sydney Croats. The…
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A Decisive Step for the Renewal of Faith, Christian Education of Children and the Preservation of Catholic Families
How the Catholic Church in Solin emerged from the catacombs in 1976 and shone like a city on a mountain Among the important anniversaries coming up in 2026, the 50th anniversary of the celebration of the Year of Helena and the Croatian Marian Year in Solin holds a special place. The grand celebration on Gospin…
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Letters of Pope John VIII to the Croats 7th June AD879
On June 7, 879, Pope John VIII sent three letters to the Croats – to Prince Branimir, Bishop Teodosius of Nin, and to the entire Croatian people after Prince Branimir wrote to him that he and the entire nation were returning to communion with the Roman Catholic Church (which had been interrupted by his predecessor…
