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Catholic insurer folds, but abuse payouts to stand
Catholic Church Insurance will wind down after failing to receive another financial lifeline amid large numbers of historical sexual abuse and other claims. Source: The Australian.
Final preparations begin for ordination of eparchy’s second bishop
The Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle in Melbourne has commenced the final preparations for tomorrow’s episcopal ordination of Fr John Panamthottathil CMI.
Moderate fee Catholic schools face big hit from payroll tax
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria executive director Jim Miles said the Victorian Government payroll tax on non-government schools will rip up to $1 million from the operating budgets of moderate fee schools.
Convocation of Parramatta’s Diocesan Synod aligns with Pentecost message
In a first for the Parramatta Diocese, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv on the feast of Pentecost has convoked a Diocesan Synod. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Vatican releases guidelines on ‘how to love your neighbour’ on social media
Attention #CatholicTwitter and keyboard warriors: The Vatican has released recommendations for how better to “love your neighbour” on social media. Source: The Tablet.
Brisbane Catholic schools to teach First Nations languages
Brisbane Catholic Education has announced a First Nations language curriculum aimed at empowering its 77,000 students to engage authentically and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and communities. Source: The Catholic Leader.
New app to help veterans transition from military to higher education
Thanks to a funding boost from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Australian Catholic University will develop an app to coach veterans through their transition to higher education.
Jesuits in Romania offer support to families fleeing Ukraine
Jesuit Mission Australia will this week host a webinar discussion on people fleeing the war in Ukraine, with a focus on vulnerable families who have made it across the border to Romania.
Pope Francis says US-Mexico border situation a ‘serious problem’
Pope Francis says the migration crisis between Mexico and the United States is a “serious problem” and praised a US bishop for efforts in caring for the migrants. Source: OSV News.