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Leadership Religious Orders

Josephites elect new congregational leadership team

The Sisters of Saint Joseph have elected a new congregational leadership team to carry forward the congregation’s vision and directions over the next five years.

Synodality Western Australia

Perth Archdiocese to establish Diocesan Pastoral Council 

Perth Archdiocese is entering an important new chapter in its synodal journey with the establishment of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Source: The Record.

Caribbean Natural disasters

Jamaican Catholics brace for hurricane with prayer and preparations

Catholic faithful in Jamaica are responding with “a lot of prayer” as the island nation is battered by what analysts say may be its worst hurricane on record. Source: OSV News.

Asia Safeguarding

Pope urges Church in Asia to adopt ‘zero tolerance’ stance on abuse

Pope Leo XIV and Vatican officials have urged Catholic leaders across Asia to adopt a “zero tolerance” stance on abuse and urged them to strengthen measures to protect minors and vulnerable adults. Source: UCA News.

Architecture Europe

New director says Colosseum to stage concerts and performances

The man who has taken charge of Rome’s top tourist attraction wants to set the record straight: The Colosseum won’t be hosting any electronic dance music parties on his watch. Source: Crux.

Jubilee 2025 Synodality

Australians gather in Rome for Synod reflection

A contingent of 24 Australians is in Rome to celebrate the Church’s commitment to walking together in hope and mission. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Modern Slavery

ACAN welcomes strategic plan for Anti-Slavery Commissioner

The Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network has welcomed the inaugural strategic plan for the office of Australia’s Anti-Slavery Commissioner. 

Aged Care Politics

Minister issues blunt warning to providers over reforms

Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has issued a blunt warning to providers: there are no excuses not to be ready with a new regime that kicks in this week. Source: The West Australian.

Foreign Aid

Australia’s dominant role in Pacific set to expand

Australia has cemented its position as the Pacific’s largest aid donor by far as other countries pull back on lending and prepare to cut development assistance. Source: ABC News.