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Bishop ‘served the Lord and his Church with courage, creativity and fidelity’
Bishop Emeritus Kevin Manning, the second Bishop of Parramatta, died yesterday, aged 90. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Coalition calls for end of stalemate on religious discrimination laws
The Coalition has called on Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to end a stalemate over Labor’s draft religious discrimination laws and to redraft the legislation with feedback from faith groups. Source: The Australian.
Labor minister warns democracy under threat
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has warned that democracy in Australia and overseas is under threat due to populism, misinformation, disinformation and foreign interference. Source: ABC News.
Parramatta Diocese announces its newest parish
St Luke’s, Marsden Park, will be formally recognised as the newest parish of the Parramatta Diocese on January 1, 2025. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Conference to consider future of mission-led healthcare
Artificial intelligence expert Joel Pearson, motivational speaker and London bombing survivor Gill Hicks and health economist Stephen Duckett will speak at Catholic Health Australia’s annual conference next month.
New initiative integrates Catholic teaching with psychological support
Campion College has become the first higher education provider to collaborate with the CatholicPsych Institute to launch CPFlourish, an initiative that integrates Catholic teachings with cutting-edge psychological support.
Trump names Catholic senator as running mate
Donald Trump has named Ohio senator JD Vance, a Catholic, as his running mate on the Republican ticket for the United States presidential election in November. Source: OSV News.
Bishops warn EU deal could push abortion, gender rights on Africa
Nigeria’s bishops are calling for changes to an economic cooperation agreement between the European Union and Africa, claiming it would force African nations to adopt abortion and gender rights contrary to their cultural and religious values. Source: Crux.
Vatican maintenance crew hires women for the first time in 500 years
Two women have been hired for the specialised maintenance crew of St Peter’s Basilica for the first time in its 500-year history. Source: CNA.