Talk to us
CathNews, the most frequently visited Catholic website in Australia, is your daily news service featuring Catholics and Catholicism from home and around the world, Mass on Demand and on line, prayer, meditation, reflections, opinion, and reviews. And, what's more - it's free!
Synod organisers say process should lead to greater local control in Church
Organisers of Pope Francis’ consultation with Catholics around the world say there is a growing consensus that the ongoing Synod of Bishops process should result in the Vatican giving more deference to local Church authorities. Source: NCR Online.
Government extends review of religious exemptions for schools
A review of religious exemptions for educational institutions has been granted an end-of-year extension by the Albanese Government. Source: Yahoo News.
Rosaries on the run: Pat Farmer’s 14,500km marathon for the Voice
Ultramarathon runner and proud Catholic Pat Farmer is on a mission. The former federal Liberal MP is running 14,500km around Australia in support of the “yes” vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Tiny town big on Benedictine hospitality
Western Australia’s monastery town, New Norcia, has made it to the last stage of the state’s Tiny Tourism Town award. Source: The Record.
University students to receive free mental health training
University of Notre Dame students will be better equipped to recognise mental health disorders and help those who are in crisis with the introduction of free mental health first aid training.
School’s breakfast club helps kids eat up their lessons
A wellbeing program that offers free breakfasts is helping to “nourish” students at a Melbourne Catholic primary school, while helping them to “flourish” in mental and physical development. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Italian and Vatican officials collaborate on Jubilee preparations
With the Church’s Jubilee in 2025 rapidly approaching, Italian and Vatican officials have met to discuss ongoing preparations, announcing that a slew of ambitious and costly city renovations are set to begin. Source: Crux.
Boston Archdiocese will respond to ‘SatanCon’ with ‘intense prayer’
The Archdiocese of Boston is responding to the Satanic Temple’s “SatanCon” event in Boston with scheduled eucharistic adoration, Catholic devotions and “intense prayer”. Source: CNA.
Drug addict’s life a car crash until a good person shows up
A Good Person is a drama of heartbreak, grief, existential angst and redemption, portraying with gritty realism the nature of addiction and the havoc it can wreak. Source: Australian Catholics.