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Mary Pope Leo XIV

Pope prays at the spot where St John Paul II was shot 45 years ago

In an unexpected gesture yesterday, Pope Leo XIV stopped at the exact spot in St Peter’s Square where, 45 years ago, St John Paul II was shot in an assassination attempt. Source: EWTN News.

Budget

Vinnies welcomes tax changes but says further reforms needed

The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council says the Albanese Government’s reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing announced in the federal budget are a “meaningful step” toward improving fairness in Australia’s housing system.

Disability Politics

Government to introduce strict entry criteria for NDIS

Australians with a disability would first need to exhaust “all appropriate” treatment options for their impairment to be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme under strict entry criteria to help curb the program’s soaring costs. Source: The Guardian.

Jobs Market Blog

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

LATEST JOBS

  • The National Director of Marist Schools Australia invites suitably qualified and experienced leaders in Catholic education to apply for the position of Head of College at Marist College Canberra. Previous successful Catholic school Principal experience is desirable. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a respected Marist school with a proud tradition and clear mission.

  • The Diocese of Broken Bay is seeking a committed individual to support the vital ministry of Special Religious Education (SRE). Based at The Entrance, you will provide formation, training, and resources to the volunteers who share the Gospel with thousands of students each week. This part-time role (22.8 hours) offers flexibility and the chance to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.

  • Exceptional leadership opportunity to manage the Diocese’s commitment towards the wellbeing and protection children, young people & vulnerable adults. This is a full-time role and based in Pennant Hills.

  • The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst is inviting applications for the role of Corrective Services Chaplain at Wellington Correctional Centre.

  • Townsville Catholic Education is seeking an experienced and relationship-focused leader to guide the use of educational systems, data and digital innovation across our Diocese.

  • We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented person to support the delivery of our communications and fundraising activities in this fixed term part time role. The position would suit someone with an interest in communications, media or marketing who is keen to support an international Catholic charity with a national reach.