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Marymead launches fundraiser to support homeless
For more than 60 years, Marymead CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn has been a pillar of hope for vulnerable children, families, and individuals across the region. Source: Catholic Social Services Australia.
St John Paul II hailed as model for Catholics to fight anti-Semitism
St John Paul II’s example as a strong bridge-builder between Catholicism and Judaism should be used against enduring antisemitism, according to a theologian who wrote a two-volume biography of one of the longest-serving popes. Source: OSV News.
Mexican bishops reiterate call for unity, decry country’s ‘culture of death’
Mexico’s bishops have called for unity as the country deals with threats from US President Donald Trump, who promises to impose tariffs on Mexican exports if migrants continue crossing the US border and fentanyl is not stamped out. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope follows Lenten retreat online as condition continues to improve
Pope Francis’ condition continued to be stable with further slight improvements, the Vatican press office said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Sydney Archdiocese welcomes record number of converts
Sydney Archdiocese welcomed a record 384 catechumens and candidates at the annual Rite of Election at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, a 30 per cent increase in converts from the previous year. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Advisory committee urges Government to increase welfare spending
A committee hand-picked by Treasurer Jim Chalmers to advise on economic and social inclusion has urged Labor to massively increase welfare spending in the March 25 Budget. Source: The Australian.
How one water tank makes all the difference
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign this week demonstrates the significance that access to clean water has had on a school in Samoa.
Liturgy and music conference promises ‘something for everyone’
Up to 500 Catholic liturgists, musicians, teachers and parishioners from Australia and New Zealand will gather in Adelaide in October for a national liturgy and music conference. Source: The Southern Cross.
Call for prayers after hundreds killed in Syria
Aid to the Church in Need has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Syria, where hundreds of civilians have fallen victim to indiscriminate attacks.