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Intergenerational Report projects government spending will rise by $140bn
Health, aged care, disability, defence and interest payments on debt will account for half of Commonwealth spending in 40 years’ time, according to an expert from the Intergenerational Report, to be released this week. Source: ABC News.
Church agencies unite to provide homes for those in need
Vacant land on Tasmania’s northwest coast has been transformed into homes for those in need, thanks to a partnership between the local parish, CatholicCare Tasmania and Centacare Evolve Housing. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Church holds ‘Day of prayer and reflection’ after tragic deaths of three locals
A “Day of prayer and reflection” was held at St Joseph’s Church in Korumburra, Victoria, on Saturday following the deaths of three locals in a tragedy that affected the small community and surrounding area. Source: South Gippsland Sentinel-Times.
Martin Teulan appointed to key Association of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons role
Martin Teulan has been appointed executive director of the Association of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons.
Indigenous attendance rates highest in Catholic schools
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Catholic schools in New South Wales have the highest attendance rates of Indigenous students in the state, a report from the sector has revealed. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Online launch to celebrate Season of Creation launch
Catholic communities nationwide are invited to join the online launch of the Season of Creation, the annual ecumenical celebration of prayer and action for “our common home”. Source: Caritas Australia.
South African bishops file class-action suit against Perth-based mining company
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference has initiated a class-action suit against a global mining company, based in Australia, on behalf of current and former miners who turned to the Church for help after contracting incurable lung diseases. Source: CNA.
Imitate Jesus in being steadfast but open to change: Pope
Christians should imitate Jesus in being steadfast – not inflexible – in their convictions, thus being open to change for the good of others, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: National Catholic Register.
Threat to detonate explosives at Vatican a hoax
A 53-year-old man was arrested on Friday after leading police on a long chase through Rome, which ended with the perpetrator insisting that he planned to detonate a truckload of explosives at the Vatican, although the claim turned out to be a hoax. Source: Crux.