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US bishops reject Vance comments as ‘just wrong’
Claims that the United States bishops conference profits from its partnership with the US government to assist refugee populations that qualify for federal assistance are “just wrong”, says the bishops’ migration director. Source: OSV News.
Ireland’s spiritual mother faces secular reinterpretation
Ireland’s public holiday in honour of the feast of St Brigid has been given a secular spin, with the Irish Government reimagining the patron saint as a pre-Christian goddess. Source: CNA.
Melbourne’s new bishops ‘called to be true witnesses of Christ’s love’
St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne will host the episcopal consecration of two new bishops for the Melbourne Archdiocese tomorrow, marking one of the largest gathering of Catholics in the archdiocese in more than seven years.
Catholic Religious Australia condemns anti-Semitic attacks
Catholic Religious Australia is calling on its members to “reach out to the Australian Jewish community in friendship and solidarity” following a series of anti-Semitic attacks across the country.
Pope sends condolences to families of victims of midair collision
Pope Francis has offered his condolences to the families of victims and to the entire United States following a deadly midair collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter near Washington DC. Source: CNS.
Number of long-term homeless jumps 25 per cent in five years
The number of Australians experiencing long-term homelessness has surged almost 25 per cent in just five years, according to new figures described as “grim” by a peak advocacy group. Source: The Guardian.
Spiritual direction program helped priest ‘rediscover’ himself
Taking part in a spiritual direction program was “a journey of growth” for Fr Yon Wiryono SVD, which he says has helped him see the reality of his life through the lens of spirituality and confirmed his call to help others see that reality in their lives, too. Source: In the Word.
Leading ethicist appointed head of Catholic college at UNSW
Australian ethicist Xavier Symons has been appointed as the new Master of Warrane College at The University of New South Wales. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
ACN calls for Global Day of Prayer for Myanmar
Four years on from a coup in Myanmar, the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need is calling for a 24-hour Global Day of Prayer for peace in the country. Source: Vatican News.