Pastoral Intent for 2026: “GET UP!… LISTEN!… GO!”
by Woden South
For 2026, the Archbishop has named “GET UP!… LISTEN!… GO!” as the pastoral intent for the Archdiocese, inviting us to renew our focus on Encounter, Discipleship and Mission in our Catholic tradition.
• GET UP! — to rise with renewed faith, leaving behind discouragement and spiritual weariness.
• LISTEN! — to listen again to the voice of Christ, the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and the needs of our communities.
• GO! — to step out in mission, ready to serve, invite, witness, and respond.
From this pastoral focus, the Archbishop points to the ministry of Jesus, who calls people out of paralysis and passivity (John 5:8) into freedom and action—commanding new life and restoring dignity through His divine authority.
