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Millions of low-paid workers to get above-inflation pay rise
Millions of Australian workers will get a 3.5 per cent pay rise from July 1, following the Fair Work Commission’s annual review of the minimum wage and award agreements. Source: ABC News.
Pope Leo makes his first contribution to ‘The Pope Video’
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for June, a month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is “that the world might grow in compassion”. Source: OSV News.
Sydney’s newest priest ‘grateful to God for everything’
Fr Tai Pham is the first priest to be ordained for the Sydney Archdiocese this year, in a richly symbolic ordination ceremony that also celebrated his faith, family and cultural heritage. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Broken Bay’s development project officially opened
An innovative development project in the Broken Bay Diocese that includes a new primary school, parish centre, aged care and retirement living was officially opened and blessed by Bishop Anthony Randazzo this week. Source: Broken Bay News.
Liturgical conference to bring together ‘the three Rs’
Rita, Ricky and Richard – It wasn’t intentional, but the Pilgrims of Hope: Transformed through Sacrament and Song conference will bring together three keynote speakers who will likely resonate with their rigorous revelations about rites, ritual and rhythm. Source: The Record.
Brisbane parish launches ‘unashamedly Christian’ art prize
A Brisbane parish has created a new national Christian art prize, including Australia’s largest student art prize. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Popemobile converted into ambulance blocked from entering Gaza
Border restrictions have prevented a popemobile donated by Pope Francis and converted into an ambulance from entering Gaza. Source: CNA.
Suspected Muslim rebels die in blast near Catholic shrine in Uganda
An explosion killed two suspected rebels, including a female suicide bomber, near a Catholic shrine in Uganda’s capital Kampala yesterday. Source: Reuters.
Capuchins join struggle to save world’s largest volcanic lake
Capuchin friars in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province want the country’s government to stop activities that threaten the ecosystem of the world’s largest volcanic lake and protect the rights of tribal people. Source: UCA News.