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Australian bishops make pastoral visit to war-torn Ukraine
An Australian Catholic Bishops Conference delegation has spent four days in Ukraine in an expression of pastoral solidarity with the country’s people, responding to an invitation from the head of the Ukrainian Church in Australia. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Allow married Indigenous men to become priests: Archbishop Coleridge
Married Indigenous men should be allowed to be ordained as Catholic priests and the centuries-old rule of compulsory celibacy will “very likely” ultimately be changed by the Vatican, says Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge. Source: The Australian.
Federal Government lifts humanitarian intake to 20,000
The Albanese Government will lift Australia’s humanitarian intake to 20,000 places from its previous cap of 17,875. Source: ABC News.
Sydney Archdiocese moves from Polding Centre to new home
After more than 21 years as home to the Sydney Archdiocese, the Polding Centre in Sydney’s CBD will close its doors for the last time this month as the chancery moves to Leichhardt. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
ACU holds special graduation ceremony for inspiring student
Australian Catholic University graduate Jade McAlear was in a coma following a horrific car accident when her distraught parents Karen and Zac received her degree on her behalf last year.
Principals want review of Scripture classes in NSW public schools
Principals are pushing for an urgent review of religious education in New South Wales public schools, warning Scripture classes are disrupting the curriculum and forcing thousands of students to miss out on crucial learning time. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
From leaders to first-time believers, Ignite has something for everyone
The Church in Australia is gearing up for the Ignite Conference, a national Catholic conference to be held at the end of September in Brisbane and Greater Sydney. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope offers prayers for victims of fires in Hawaii
Pope Francis has offered “the assurance of prayers for the dead, injured and displaced, as well as for the first responders and emergency personnel” after fires ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui. Source: CNS.
Israeli president condemns violence against Christians
Israeli president Isaac Herzog has condemned attacks by Jewish extremists against Christian places of worship in the country. Source: CNA.