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The Goldfinch paints a lifeless picture
11-Oct-2019
The Goldfinch is undeniably well-crafted and acted, but, much like the painting at its heart, it is a thing of beauty without a beating heart. Source: ACOFB.
Palliative care funding increase 'a pittance'
11-Oct-2019
The McGowan Government has announced an extra $17.8 million for palliative care in Western Australia ahead of a gruelling upper house debate on its euthanasia laws. Source: WA Today.
Government isolated in opposing Newstart boost
11-Oct-2019
The plight of those having to survive on Newstart seems to matter little to those who decide whether the allowance is lifted, writes Catholic Social Services Australia’s Joe Zabar.
Australia joins #MyMission campaign
11-Oct-2019
In the lead-up to World Mission Sunday on October 20, a social media campaign aims to captivate hearts and minds around the world through asking, “What’s your mission?” Source: Catholic Mission.
Interfaith event celebrates Day of Peace
11-Oct-2019
Peace, climate change and lessons from Indigenous communities were the key areas of focus for an interfaith gathering in Adelaide to celebrate International Day of Peace. Source: The Southern Cross.
More to be done to end violence against women
11-Oct-2019
Violence against women remains a global concern for the Vatican, an official told members of the United Nations this week. Source: CNA.
Experts demand overhaul of youth justice system
11-Oct-2019
Jesuit Social Services is among a coalition of mental health experts and community groups demanding an overhaul of Victoria’s youth justice system so that it focuses on early intervention, rehabilitation and support. Source: Herald Sun.
Lay men and women involved in ministry have been fundamental in spreading the Gospel and furthering the Catholic Church's mission in the Amazon, a Brazilian bishop has said. Source: CNS.
Thousands flock to Rome for Newman canonisation
11-Oct-2019
Thousands of Catholics from England and Wales are expected to travel to Rome for the canonisation of John Henry Newman this weekend, when he will become the first English saint of modern times. Source: The Tablet.
Don’t turn faith into ideology: Pope
10-Oct-2019
Pope Francis has warned Catholics to not turn their faith into an ideology, as he said St Paul did when he was persecuting Christians before his conversion. Source: CNA.
Most bishops who lead dioceses in the Amazon support the ordination of married men of proven virtue, or “viri probati”, as a way of addressing the lack of priests in the region, a Brazilian bishop said. Source: CNS.
The heads of the Australian Christian Lobby and National Secular Lobby met in Canberra yesterday to debate the Morrison Government’s proposed religious discrimination laws. Source: SBS News.
Australia’s first Indigenous surgeon says he is terrified by the McGowan Government’s plan to let doctors suggest voluntary assisted dying in Western Australia. Source: The Australian.
Vinnies launches social housing campaign
10-Oct-2019
Marking today’s World Homeless Day, the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is calling on the Berejiklian Government to address the state's "chronic homelessness problem" by urgently increasing social housing.
Christian leaders in India have criticised a Hindu group’s demand to remove Bibles from a Government hospital in Shillong, the capital of Christian-majority Meghalaya state. Source: ucanews.org.
Discerning the ‘voice of God’ in Brisbane
10-Oct-2019
Hundreds of Catholics who attended the Brisbane Assembly have been invigorated with a message to “listen to the voice of God” and “hold your nerve” in discerning what the Church needs at this time. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Men remain crucial partners in nationwide efforts to end violence against women and children, according to a network of organisations focused on engaging men in prevention, early intervention and support strategies. Source: Jesuit Social Services.
Australian elected to lead Ursulines
10-Oct-2019
Sr Susan Flood OSU is the new prioress general of the Ursulines of the Roman Union, becoming the first Australian elected to lead more than 1500 members across 39 countries. Source: Catholic Religious Australia.
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