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Catholic school parents alarmed by bad behaviour in classrooms
Nearly 60 per cent of Catholic school parents believe increasing disruptive behaviour in their children’s classrooms is causing a decline in their learning, a survey has revealed. Source: The West Australian.
Abortion access inquiry calls on ACT Government to intervene
An inquiry into Canberra abortion services has recommended the ACT Government intervene in Calvary Public Hospital’s refusal to provide terminations. Source: ABC News.
Fr Bob, the ‘larrikin priest’, dies aged 88
Parishioners and powerbrokers alike have paid tribute to Catholic priest, social justice campaigner and media personality Fr Bob Maguire, who died yesterday at the age of 88. Source: The Age.
Vinnies backs experts’ call to raise income support
The St Vincent de Paul Society has urged the Albanese Government to act on all recommendations proposed by the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee, including a large increase to the JobSeeker payment.
Capuchins to leave two inner-city Brisbane parishes
The Capuchin Friars will withdraw from two inner-city Brisbane parishes in January next year. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope’s message inspires Catholic Mission
Inspired by the Pope’s message for World Mission Sunday, Catholic Mission is this year raising awareness of the work of lay and religious missionaries around the world with the theme, “Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move”.
Martyrs witness to the power of love: Pope
Martyrdom is primarily an act of love, not heroism, and while it often comes in the midst of persecution, it should motivate Christians to seek peace and reconciliation, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Departing safeguarding expert says victims not listened to
The Pope’s safeguarding commission must not be merely engaged in “PR” but become a refuge for those abused by clergy and silenced by the Church, says leading safeguarding expert Fr Hans Zollner SJ. Source: NCR Online.
Pope gifts True Cross relic to King Charles
Pope Francis has given King Charles III a relic of the True Cross of Jesus as a personal gift ahead of the King’s coronation next month. Source: The Tablet.