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Caritas Australia CEO elected vice president of Caritas Internationalis
Caritas Australia chief executive officer Kirsty Robertson is the new vice president of Caritas Internationalis and will serve the confederation of 162 national Caritas member organisations over the next four years.
Archbishop Fisher sees ‘anti-life agenda’ in Calvary takeover bid
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has criticised the planned takeover of Canberra’s Calvary Public Hospital, accusing the ACT Government of an “extreme land-and-assets grab” in an attempt to implement an “anti-life agenda”. Source: The Australian.
Australian pilgrims counting down to World Youth Day
More than 3000 Australian pilgrims will travel to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023, making it one of the largest Australian contingents to attend the gathering in its history. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Townsville Catholic schools celebrate milestone
Townsville Catholic Education is celebrating 150 years of educating students – with two schools opened in 1873 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Vulnerable Aussies living on $6 a day amid cost-of-living crisis
Australians are going to extreme measures to stay afloat during the cost-of-living crisis, with thousands of people struggling to afford basic living necessities while sinking into extreme poverty. Source: News.com.au.
New liturgy podcast an Australian first
Liturgy experts from Australian Catholic University have launched a new podcast exploring Australian and global perspectives on liturgy, sacramental theology, liturgical music and sacred art.
Partnership promotes interfaith ties in Pakistan
In a new partnership, Catholic Mission Australia is working with the Columban Mission Society to strengthen the Catholic healthcare system in Pakistan, helping to promote interfaith relations in the majority Muslim nation. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope praises Julian of Norwich as example of faith and service
Although she died centuries ago, the English mystic Julian of Norwich continues to remind people of the importance of “faith in God’s loving providence and holiness of life expressed in generous service to our brothers and sisters in need”, Pope Francis has said in a message. Source: NCR Online.
Church in Germany faces major decline in membership and revenue
Germany’s Catholic Church will be forced to give up a third of its properties in the face of dwindling membership and revenue, according to a new report, with many buildings facing demolition unless converted to other uses. Source: OSV News.