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Program helping new and expecting fathers wins top award
St John of God Health Care’s Raphael Services has been honoured at the 2025 WesternAustralia Mental Health Awards, for its innovative program helping new and expecting fathers navigate the emotional challenges of parenthood.
Hartford College welcomes US classical schools experts
Hartford College in the Sydney suburb of Daceyville is charting a new course for boys and challenging them through their education to connect with community, learning and God – beyond the screens. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Church leaders urge calm as military seizes power in Madagascar
Catholic Church leaders in Madagascar have urged a return to dialogue after the Indian Ocean island’s president was forced into exile by a military takeover on October 14. Source: OSV News.
Growing number of Americans believe religion on its way back
A growing number of Americans believe religion is on its way back, a new study from Pew Research Centre suggests. Source: NCR Online.
Festival screening for film about three nuns on NZ road trip
A film depicting three quirky nuns on a New Zealand road trip has been selected for the Toronto International Film Festival’s prestigious Industry Selects line-up. Source: CathNews NZ.
Pope canonises seven new saints, including first from PNG
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed seven new saints yesterday before an estimated 70,000 people in St Peter’s Square, including the first saint from Papua New Guinea, St Peter To Rot. Source: CNA.
Changes to anti-discrimination law ‘to restore’ freedom of speech
Amendments to the Northern Territory’s anti-discrimination laws that the Country Liberal Party Government claims will “restore” freedom of speech and religion have passed Parliament. Source: ABC News.
‘Good practice’: Vatican supports diocese’s synodal approach
The Vatican’s Synod office has recognised the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese’s approach to synodality and governance as “good practice”.
Labor launches $10 million plan to help stamp out bullying
The Albanese Government has put $10 million towards stamping out bullying at schools, as proposed new national standards will push schools to act on bullying complaints within 48 hours of being reported. Source: 9news.com.au.