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Tarrawarra Abbey celebrates 70th anniversaryÂ
Nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley, 60 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, Tarrawarra Abbey is home to a small community of Cistercian monks. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
King Charles attends Catholic service to remember Christians in Middle East
King Charles III attended a service in a Catholic church in London on Thursday in support of persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Source: Crux.
Sixteen Carmelites executed during French Revolution declared saints
Pope Francis has declared as saints 16 Carmelite martyrs executed by guillotine during the French Revolution and confirmed the martyrdom and heroic virtues of five others in a series of decrees published yesterday. Source: Catholic Review.
Archbishop of Aleppo urges Christians to help shape a new Syria
The Maronite Archbishop of Aleppo, Syria, says Christians must play a role in building an inclusive and democratic society as the country faces an uncertain transition. Source: Vatican News.Â
Victorian Premier announces new measures to tackle anti-Semitism
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has welcomed the Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s proposed measures to confront anti-Semitism, dangerous demonstrations and strengthen social cohesion across the state. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pope reveals two attempts on his life during 2021 visit to Iraq
Two attempted attacks on Pope Francis, including one by a suicide bomber, were foiled during his landmark trip to Iraq in 2021, the pontiff has revealed in an autobiography. Source: CNN.
Australia to send search and rescue teams to Vanuatu after powerful earthquake
At least six people have died after a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s capital city of Port Vila, according to local media and the United Nations. Source: ABC News.
Good Sams praised for ‘diligent and rigorous approach’
A safeguarding audit of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict has found that safeguarding is developed and embedded across all 10 National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Source: ACSL.
Community housing provider builds new name to reflect mission
Centacare Evolve Housing, Tasmania’s largest provider of community housing, has changed its name to Loreto Community Housing, affirming its Catholic identity and signifying an important evolution in the organisation’s structure. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.