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Politics

Chalmers flags savings package, no more cost-of-living relief

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has vowed there will be more savings in the mid-year Budget update but downplayed the prospect of more cost-of-living relief for Australians. Source: ABC News.

Marriage Vatican

Meeting on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ to focus on listening, not past disputes  

A decade after the release of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) sparked both praise and criticism, Vatican officials say a meeting on the document will focus on listening to pastoral experiences rather than rehashing old

Charity Southeast Asia

Caritas helping to strengthen Timor-Leste Catholic associations

Maitland-Newcastle Bishop Michael Kennedy joined Caritas Australia chief executive Kirsten Sayers on a visit to Timor-Leste, meeting with Church, community and national leaders, including Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão and Cardinal Virgílio da Silva.

Jobs Market Blog

Jobs Market Blog by CathNews offers a variety of Catholic job articles, career guides and recruitment insights.

LATEST JOBS

  • Marist Schools Australia is seeking a seasoned professional with strong project planning and administrative support experience to support MSA’s Director of School Improvement and the School Improvement Team. This is a part-time role working 3 days per week (or the equivalent hours over 4 or 5 days per week) and based in Mascot, Sydney.

  • We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Projects and Operations Officer to join our Chancery team in New Town. This is a diverse and rewarding role supporting projects, events and initiatives that contribute directly to the mission and operations of the Catholic Church across Tasmania.

  • The role of Archivist is a unique opportunity that ensures records of enduring administrative, corporate, cultural and intellectual value are appropriately created, preserved, described and made accessible. A full-time role and based at the Loreto Archive Centre in Ballarat, Victoria.

  • The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at John Paul College based in Kalgoorlie commencing 1 January 2027.

  • Reporting directly to the Archbishop of Brisbane, the Chief of Staff will provide strategic leadership, executive coordination and enterprise-wide delivery oversight across the Archdiocese. This is a pivotal role at the centre of the Archdiocese, responsible for helping translate the Archbishop’s vision and priorities into coordinated action.

  • Are you committed to supporting a safeguarding culture within our Church? ACSL is recruiting three Board positions for skilled directors, interested in bringing their wisdom, understanding of trauma- informed care and experience to guide the ongoing work of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited.