Pope Francis renewed his call for peace in Ethiopia after a violent conflict in the country’s northern Tigray region left hundreds dead and forced thousands more to flee. Source: Crux.
The Church in New Zealand is determined to listen, learn and reflect on the evidence of survivors given to the first faith-based redress hearings of the country's Royal Commission into Abuse in Care. Source: NZCBC.
This Christmas, ask for words of wisdom: Vatican
01-Dec-2020
One present young people should ask for this Christmas is words of wisdom from older people they know, a Vatican dicastery has suggested. Source: CNS.
Women’s Taskforce celebrates first year
01-Dec-2020
The Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn Women’s Taskforce is celebrating one year of providing opportunities for connection, faith formation and enhanced participation for women in the Church. Source: Catholic Voice.
Adelaide parish priest appointed bishop in Kenya
01-Dec-2020
Pope Francis has appointed Adelaide parish priest Fr Michael Odiwa to be the next bishop of Homa Bay in western Kenya. Source: The Southern Cross.
Catholic organisations in Wollongong Diocese have been recognised alongside other Christian denominations for their significant contribution to more than $9.7 million in “social impact value” across the Illawarra each year.
Nothing is more important than experiencing the grace and beauty of the Holy Spirit of the Risen Christ. Yet talk of the Spirit – the Giver of life – in our culture can sound strange, writes Br Mark O’Connor FMS. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv. has called for an end to the “deplorable” situation facing refugees and asylum-seekers in the heart of Brisbane. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Government reveals $132m boost to aged care
01-Dec-2020
Infection control, mental health and allied health in aged care will get a $132 million boost from the Morrison Government in response to the aged care royal commission’s special report on COVID-19. Source: The Guardian.
Adelaide’s new Holocaust Museum and Andrew Steiner Education Centre has opened in Adelaide Archdiocese’s historic Fennescey House. Source: The Southern Cross.
Vatican gains access to Swiss fund details
30-Nov-2020
Vatican investigators have been given the green light to examine the secretive network of Swiss funds and accounts managed for the Holy See by its long-time investment manager, Enrico Crasso. Source: The Australian.
The leaders of major faith groups in New South Wales have come together to ask the state Government to ease restrictions on religious ceremonies. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Students’ creation turns to water
30-Nov-2020
An automatic irrigation system developed by year 8 students from a Townsville Catholic school has been short-listed for the finals of a national competition. Source: Townsville Bulletin.
Tasmanian parliament resumes debate
30-Nov-2020
Debate on euthanasia will commence in Tasmania’s lower house this week, with one MP strongly voicing his opposition to “physician-assisted suicide”. Source: The Mercury.
Apostolic administrator appointed for Broome
30-Nov-2020
Pope Francis has appointed Broome vicar general Msgr Paul Boyers the apostolic administrator of the northern Western Australian diocese, the Holy See announced on Saturday evening. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope Francis has been named as a defendant in a Victorian Supreme Court damages claim by three Aboriginal men who say they were sexually assaulted as young boys by paedophile priest Michael Glennon. Source: The Age.
Pope urges new cardinals to stay on Lord’s path
30-Nov-2020
Pope Francis elevated 13 prelates from around the world to the rank of cardinal on Saturday, telling them their new title is not a career advancement, but an invitation to follow the path of Jesus. Source: Crux.
Tackling stress principal aim of online portal
30-Nov-2020
The Australian Catholic Primary Principals’ Association has launched a new online portal that aims to support the health and wellbeing of its members.
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