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18 July 2023
Catholics reminded to preach the Gospel always, everywhere
Catholics are being urged to “preach all the Gospel, to all the world, all the time” and to consider encounter, discipleship and mission from their Catholic foundations in a new document from the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic Health Australia chief to take on new role in sector
Catholic Health Australia has announced its chief executive, Pat Garcia, will leave the peak body after four years to take up a role at St Vincent’s Health Australia as group general manager of public affairs and general counsel.
Voice to Parliament Yes and No campaigns reveal their pitches
The pitches for the Yes and No campaigns on the Voice to Parliament have been unveiled, with some sports stars endorsing a Yes vote and opponents arguing the proposal is “risky, unknown [and] divisive”. Source: News.com.au.
Those responsible for Robodebt must face full force of the law: Vinnies
In the wake of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, there has been discussion about the scheme’s cruelty and its illegality. However, the deliberate demonisation of the unemployed has been overlooked, writes the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Mark Gaetani.
Maronites breathe new life into Perth church
The Maronite community in Western Australia has celebrated the opening of the state’s first Maronite church. Source: The eRecord.
Stage set for students to shine at annual arts festival
More than 850 talented Catholic school students from North Queensland converged at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre yesterday to kick off the 2023 Mulkadee Youth Arts Festival. Source: Townsville Catholic Education.
Cardinal leaves Baghdad after decree recognising Church’s authority revoked
Iraq’s Chaldean Catholic Cardinal Louis Sako has left his residence in Baghdad, relocating to a monastery in the northern Kurdistan region after the president of Iraq revoked a decree that formally recognised him as Chaldean patriarch. Source: NCR Online.
Cardinal Zuppi to meet President Biden to discuss Ukraine
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Italian prelate tasked by Pope Francis to head a peace mission between Ukraine and Russia, is in the United States this week to discuss the conflict. Source: CNA.
Faith leaders warn Kenya on ‘downward spiral into the abyss’
Faith leaders in Kenya are warning against continued violent demonstrations, saying they could lead the country on the path to self-destruction. Source: Crux.