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Catechesis Pope Francis

Jesus’ love is freely given: Pope’s catechesis on Mark

Pope Francis has called on the faithful to let go of all that is getting in the way of welcoming God’s incredible love for them. Source: Vatican News.

Bishops North America

Eucharist keeps 103-year-old bishop strong and joyful

At 103 years of age, Mexican Bishop Emeritus José de Jesús Sahagún de la Parra is a living witness to the history of the Catholic Church. Source: CNA.

Jubilee 2025 Vatican

Pilgrims learn skills to keep others staying alive

Just outside the walls of the Vatican, the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” blared through speakers as healthcare workers tapped out chest compressions to the beat. Source: CNS.

Pope Francis

Pope slowly returns to routine as he continues his recovery

As Pope Francis continues his recovery, he is slowly returning to his routine of meeting Holy See officials, the Vatican press office said yesterday. Source: CNS.

Education New South Wales

Premier says NSW Government ‘fully supports’ education choice

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says his government “fully supports” parental choice in the education system after the head of NSW’s 2200 public schools questioned whether non-government schools should exist. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.

Health

Mental health funding welcome but chronic staff shortages loom: CHA

Catholic Health Australia has welcomed Labor’s $1 billion mental health funding commitment and called for further action to ease chronic staff shortages.

Religious Orders

Redemptorists farewell ‘as good a house as money can buy’

Majellan House in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton recently passed from the Redemptorist community to its new private owner, signalling the end of an era. Source: Majellan Media.

Eastern Rite

Maronite gala dinner a night of ‘celebration, gratitude and charity’

The Maronite Catholic Society’s gala dinner brought together guests and community leaders for a night of “celebration, gratitude and charity”. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Arts In The Dioceses

‘No Greater Love’: Christ’s passion brought to life

The Hobart Archdiocese has brought The Passion of Christ to the stage, with its theatrical production, No Greater Love.