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Immigration Politics

Federal government warned over immigration cuts

Labor premiers and business groups have pushed back against a rise in anti-immigration sentiment, warning the Albanese Government that arbitrary cuts to visa numbers risked damaging the economy and robbing businesses of desperately needed workers. Source: The Guardian.

In The Dioceses Saints

St Carlo’s relic brings message of hope to prison inmates

A first-class relic of St Carlo Acutis that is in the middle of a four-month tour around Australia made a special visit yesterday to a correctional facility in New South Wales’ Hunter region. Source: Maitland-Newcastle Diocese.

Synod

Synod study groups suggest changes for ad limina visits to Rome

Revisions of procedures for ad limina visits by diocesan bishops to Rome and including consecrated men and women in decision-making processes have been proposed by study groups from the Synod on Synodality. Source: Vatican News.

Jobs Market Blog

Jobs Market Blog by CathNews offers a variety of Catholic job articles, career guides and recruitment insights.

LATEST JOBS

  • Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is seeking an innovative and faith-filled Catholic leader for the role of Assistant Principal, St Patrick’s Primary School, Albury. The successful Assistant Principal will be one who is committed to the Catholic faith and incorporates this in the values and behaviours of personal and community life.

  • Mannix College is seeking an inspiring and values-led Principal to lead its award-winning residential community affiliated with Monash University. Reporting to Council, the Principal will champion the College’s Catholic mission while driving strategic growth, enhancing student wellbeing and leadership development, and ensuring long-term organisational sustainability. Leading a vibrant community of more than 300 residents, the successful candidate will honour the College’s rich traditions while positioning Mannix for a confident and innovative future.

  • St Augustine’s College is seeking applications for the position of Director of Administration

  • Mannix College seeks to appoint an authentic and values driven leader as Principal. Affiliated with Monash University and sponsored by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, Mannix College occupies a unique position within the Australian residential college sector as the only residential college affiliated with Monash University. The Principal serves as the Chief Executive of the College, providing strategic leadership across community life, student wellbeing, academic and leadership development, operations and financial stewardship.

  • A unique opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Catholic educational leader to join Marist Schools Australia as Assistant Director, Mission and Life Formation. This exciting national role offers the opportunity to shape formation, leadership development, and Marist identity across 58 schools and ministries throughout Australia.

  • Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Curriculum (APC) to join the leadership team at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Emerald, commencing from 18 January 2027.