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Bishops offer invitation to experience the peace of Christmas
In their annual Christmas messages, Australia’s bishops have reminded the faithful that the peace, hope and joy of the Nativity can be an antidote to a world that is marked by war, poverty and despair.
Catholic Education calls on Government to renew election commitments
The National Catholic Education Commission says 2024 will be a big year for the Albanese Government to renew its commitments to faith communities and schools.
Pope urges Vatican bureaucrats to resist ‘rigid ideological positions’
In his annual Christmas address to members of the Roman Curia, Pope Francis urged the Church’s governing bureaucracy to be open to change and to resist “rigid ideological positions” that prevent them from moving forward. Source: Crux.
Caritas and Catholic community ‘offer a beacon of light and hope’
Caritas Australia has announced that more than 760,000 people were directly supported through its long-term programs and emergency responses over a 12-month period.
Parish invites 10,000 to Mass
Parishioners of St Gregory’s in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, have been pounding the pavement to invite local residents to join them at Christmas Mass. Source: Catholic Voice.
Catholic Health Australia appoints new policy directors
Catholic Health Australia has appointed two new directors to build capacity across the peak advocacy body’s health and aged care divisions.
Nicaraguan bishop arrested after voicing support for imprisoned bishop
A second Nicaraguan bishop has been arrested after voicing spiritual support for imprisoned Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, according to independent Nicaraguan media. Source: OSV News.
Christmas musical adventure veers towards pantomime
Journey to Bethlehem is a live-action Christmas musical adventure that weaves classic Christmas melodies with humour, faith and popular songs in a retelling of the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Source: Australian Catholics.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
This is the last edition of CathNews for 2023. CathNews will return on Monday, January 15, 2024.