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Opening Mass celebrated for Oceania bishops assembly
A Mass steeped in Fijian spirituality and tradition has opened the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania assembly – a gathering its president hopes will turn “a new page” in the bishops’ shared mission.
Video library brings evangelisation into the digital world
The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry has launched a new online resource designed to enable more people to easily access formational Australian Catholic video content. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Safeguarding expert’s meetings with local leaders ‘an encouraging opportunity’
International safeguarding expert Fr Hans Zollner SJ says his latest visit to Australia has been an encouraging opportunity to strengthen the global network of individuals committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people from abuse.
Albanese says ‘misinformation’ blocking progress of Voice to Parliament
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken aim at opposition to the Voice to Parliament, saying “misinformation” was blocking its progress. Source: The Australian.
Pope leads ecumenical prayer service in South Sudan
In one of his final events in South Sudan, Pope Francis led an ecumenical prayer service with other Christian leaders on Saturday, stressing the need to join forces in promoting peace and addressing the country’s other crippling problems. Source: Crux.
Renovated centre looks to the future while honouring the past
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan welcomed members of their community to a liturgy marking the blessing and opening of renovations to St Scholastica’s Congregational Centre in Sydney.
‘Wonderful sign of growth’ for Tasmanian Catholic schools
The start of the 2023 school year was particularly significant for three Hobart Catholic colleges, as two schools admitted year 11 students for the first time and one after more than 30 years. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Abdallah’s honour their children at first i4Give Festival
The family of four children who were killed in a nightmare crash in western Sydney three years ago have honoured their children in a new event. Source: News.com.au.
Cardinal Zen among Hong Kong nominees for Nobel Peace Prize
Cardinal Joseph Zen is among six people nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for championing human rights in Hong Kong. Source: The Tablet.