Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese and local Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green OSPPE are responding to the spiritual and practical needs of people as COVID-19 spreads rapidly within the Wilcannia community.
Sydney Catholic school students will receive a special memento to mark the 200th anniversary of Catholic education in Australia – a Benedictine crucifix and medal. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Brisbane Archdiocese will build an eight-storey commercial tower beside a heritage-listed church in Fortitude Valley after Brisbane City Council approved a development application. Source: ABC News.
Statement inspires social justice groups
25-Aug-2021
Social justice supporters are enthusiastic about ensuring people in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains continue to care for “our common home”. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Catholics in Sri Lanka wore black and hoisted black flags on Saturday to show their indignation over what they see as the Government’s failure to respond adequately the 2019 Easter Sunday attack on churches. Source: CNA.
Pope sends aid to struggling Haiti
25-Aug-2021
Pope Francis will send $324,000 to help people in Haiti, who are struggling in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake during a global pandemic. Source: CNS.
Teacher recounts lessons she’s learned
25-Aug-2021
Ann Rennie is a passionate English and religious education teacher and writer whose new book is about her life in the Catholic education system and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Source: Impact – ACU.
Lebanon is facing a dire humanitarian crisis with power, water, fuel, medicine and food running out. The country needs support from Australians, says Caritas Australia.
NSW plans staggered return to school
24-Aug-2021
New South Wales students in kindergarten to year 2, as well as in year 11, will be the first to return to school in term four as part of a staged reopening once the state’s vaccination rates hit 70 per cent. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Pastor of pasta teaches more than cooking
24-Aug-2021
Fr Daniele Russo is a Godsend for those “kneading” spiritual direction. The chaplain of Sydney’s Sumner House is teaching young men discerning God’s path in life how to make the perfect gnocchi. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Rediscover importance of Sunday liturgy: Pope
24-Aug-2021
Pope Francis has encouraged new courses of action for parishes to help people understand the importance of Sunday Mass and parish ministries, according to a top Vatican official. Source: Crux.
Spotlight on the fight against modern slavery
24-Aug-2021
Two leaders in the fight against human trafficking will examine the state of modern slavery in Australia during an online discussion tomorrow. Source: ACRATH.
Opening the Doors and changing lives
24-Aug-2021
A charity that aims to change the lives of Indigenous children across Victoria has celebrated its 20th anniversary and a record number of students being supported in Catholic schools. Source: Catholic Education Diocese of Sale.
The debate around the third draft of a religious discrimination bill should take a broader view and consider the benefits to society of religion, writes Denis Dragovic. Source: ABC Religion and Ethics.
Catholic Health Australia is calling on Victoria, Queensland and the ACT to make vaccinations compulsory for all hospital staff as a matter of urgency.
St John of God Health Care has announced approval for the major redevelopment of St John of God Subiaco Hospital, the largest in the organisation’s history.
Women deacons’ commission to hold first meeting
24-Aug-2021
Almost two years since Pope Francis announced he would be re-forming a commission on the female diaconate, it is due to hold its first meeting in Rome next month. Source: The Tablet.
A new report has found there’s a simple way to give ex-prisoners a better chance to stay out of jail: public housing. Source: ABC News.
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