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In The Dioceses Seniors

The sound of students and older people bridging the digital divide

Wollongong Diocese’s Cross+Gen program has been recognised for its innovative way of bridging the digital divide between older people and high school students. 

Africa

Redemptorist on the power of faith in war-torn Congo

In an interview with “Common Home TV”, a Redemptorist brother from the Democratic Republic of Congo has discussed the realities of war, displacement, and the power of faith amidst it all. Source: Redemptorists of Oceania.

Ukraine

Ukrainian bishops affirm belief in ‘the triumph of God’s truth’ 

Marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops affirmed Ukrainians’ belief in “the triumph of God’s truth” – and the recognition that “true peace cannot exist without justice”. Source: OSV News.

Middle East

Visiting the poor in Lebanon was a prayer for Pope Francis: Cardinal Czerny

A cardinal close to Pope Francis has travelled to Lebanon to demonstrate the Pope’s ongoing concern for refugees and for peace in the Middle East. Source: Catholic Review.

Pope Francis

Pope remains in critical condition but ‘continues to be alert’

Pope Francis remains in a “critical” condition, his doctors said overnight, with blood tests showing “initial, mild renal insufficiency, at present under control”. Source: OSV News.

Education

Growing educational disadvantage an issue for all school sectors 

The National Catholic Education Commission is calling for a broader discussion on educational disadvantage in Australia, highlighting that it is a challenge faced across all schooling sectors, not just government schools.

Health

Catholic sector says urgent reforms needed to protect maternity services

Catholic Health Australia says the closure of Healthscope maternity services in Hobart and Darwin will put more pressure on not-for-profit hospitals to deliver essential health services for those communities. 

Appointment Education

‘Man of faith, humanity, and family’ to head education in Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese

Archbishop Christopher Prowse has welcomed the appointment of David de Carvalho as the Executive Director of Catholic Education in the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese. Source: Catholic Voice.

Charity Ukraine

Caritas calls for continuing support for Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Caritas organisations remain on the frontlines, helping millions of war-affected Ukrainians to cope with the crisis, rebuild their lives and work toward self-sufficiency. Source: Caritas Australia.