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Vinnies calls for Government action over rental crisis
The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Albanese Government to implement “workable solutions” to fix the availability and affordability of rental properties in both urban centres and regional areas.
Caritas launches petition calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Caritas Australia has echoed a statement from Caritas Internationalis, which expresses deep concern about the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law unfolding in the Holy Land.
Notre Dame strengthens ties with South West Sydney
The University of Notre Dame Australia is providing more education and training opportunities to South West Sydney residents, with the opening of a new study centre in Oran Park.
Pope reminds priests of the ‘essential tie’ between prayer and service
The daily rhythm of the life of a priest should resemble “ping pong” – praying on one’s knees before the tabernacle, helping those in need and returning to prayer, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: NCR Online.
Principal defends school’s transition to four-day week
An independent Catholic school in the New South Wales Southern Highlands has defended its decision to allow some students to adopt a four-day school week. Source: News.com.au.
Small changes produce big result for Calvary Adelaide Hospital
South Australia’s largest private hospital, Calvary Adelaide Hospital, has cut carbon emissions equal to taking 521 passenger vehicles off the road in a year.
Abortion to be ‘preeminent priority’ in voting guide for US Catholics
The United States bishops will continue to highlight the threat of abortion as a “preeminent priority” in the introduction to a guide they’ll disseminate to Catholic voters ahead of the 2024 election. Source: CNA.
WHO declares loneliness a ‘global public health concern’
The World Health Organisation has declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat, with the US Surgeon General saying that its mortality effects are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Source: The Guardian.
Survivor haunted by the memory of a helping hand
Paris Memories (Revoir Paris) offers a powerful meditation on trauma by telling the story of a woman trying to remember how she survived a terrorist attack in Paris. Source: Australian Catholics.