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New kit enables sea change in climate education
The Josephite Laudato Si’ Action Plan team has released its third “conversation package” in the five-part Urgent Hope series, designed to initiate discussion on climate change and Pope Francis’ Laudate Deum encyclical. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Group eggs on choc consumers to buy ethically
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans is calling on Australians to examine their shopping baskets more closely this Easter with the “ACRATH Approved” Easter campaign.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.