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Platform will promote events and help Catholics connect
A new online hub for Catholic events has been officially launched, providing a central platform for Catholics across Australia to find, share, and promote events that foster connection, faith and Catholic leadership. Source: AMPJP.
Armed gang murders two women religious in Haiti
Two women religious were murdered on March 31 by an armed gang in the city of Mirebalais, as long-standing violence continues to destabilise Haiti. Source: OSV News.
Moving account of Ireland’s Dickensian Magdalene laundries
“Small Things Like These” is a historical drama that focuses on the Magdalene laundries in Ireland, where physical abuse was rampant, and young Irish girls working in the laundries were abused. Source: Australian Catholics.
Catholic schools call for ‘ideological’ national curriculum to be scrapped
Catholic Schools NSW has called for the “ideological” national curriculum to be abolished, as new research reveals more boys are slipping behind girls in their academic performance. Source: The Australian.
Victorian Parliament passes controversial hate speech laws
New hate speech laws have passed Victoria’s Parliament after Labor struck a last-minute deal with the Greens, while the opposition has warned the changes will have a “chilling effect on freedom of speech”. Source: Herald Sun.
Dutton stops short of backing minimum wage rise above inflation
Peter Dutton says he supports higher wages for 2.9 million low-paid workers but has stopped short of backing a pay bump higher than inflation, as Labor asks the Fair Work Commission to increase the minimum wage. Source: The Guardian.
Formation of council creates new voice for Church in Kimberley
History was made in the Broome Diocese on the weekend as the new Kimberley Aboriginal Catholic Pastoral Council was formed.
Jesuit cardinal to lecture in Australia
One of the most senior leaders of the Catholic Church in Asia will visit Australia next month to deliver public lectures in Sydney and Melbourne on the topic of “bridge building”. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Former lapsed Catholic awarded ACU liturgical studies scholarship
Wollongong mum and former teacher Lisa de Paiva will use a liturgical studies scholarship to empower the next generation of Catholics in her parish and beyond. Source: ACU.