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Oblates ‘championing best practices in safeguarding’
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate are championing best practices in safeguarding, according to an audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Pope, cardinal advisers discuss collegiality and role of women in the Church
During two days of meetings, Pope Francis and his closest cardinal advisers discussed the relationship between local churches and other institutional Church assemblies, a main topic of discussion to come out of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality. Source: NCR Online.
Amazon gets its third hospital ship
After more than three years of work to transform a passenger ship of the Amazon into a hospital boat, Saint John 23 will be launched tomorrow, offering healthcare services to riverside communities of the Amazonas state in Brazil. Source: Crux.
Hugh Grant puts his charm to fiendish use
In “Heretic”, two Mormon missionaries visit an Englishman living by himself in the United States. Source: Australian Catholics.
Bishop Norton will bring ‘enthusiasm and vision’ to the Broome Diocese
Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the installation of the Bishop Tim Norton SVD as the third Bishop of Broome. Source: ACBC.
Pearson calls for all schools to adopt direct instruction in classrooms
Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson has called for all schools to adopt direct instruction in classrooms after demonstrated success in the Catholic education sector. Source: The Australian.
Homilies must be short, about Jesus and inspired by the Holy Spirit: Pope
Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the Lord, not oneself, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: NCR Online.
Almost impossible for unemployed to find entry-level jobs: Anglicare
It’s become even harder for unemployed Australians to gain entry-level work – and job seekers in some parts of the country “barely stand a chance” of getting their foot in the door, according to new research from Anglicare Australia. Source: SBS News.
Dominican Sisters appeal for help to renovate convent chapel
It’s no surprise that St Joseph Convent in Western Sydney would hold a special place in the hearts of the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia, and for many women discerning their vocation. Source: The Catholic Weekly.