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Mission

Catholic Mission conference ‘a transformative experience’

After three days of reflection, inspiration and dialogue on the future of mission, the Mission: One Heart Many Voices conference concluded on Friday. Source: Catholic Mission.

Budget Cost Of Living Housing

Rent assistance has no effect on housing affordability: Anglicare

An increase in Commonwealth rent assistance has been mooted as a Budget measure to ease the housing crisis for those on lower incomes, but Anglicare Australia has warned the payment is not “fit for purpose” and has no effect on affordability. Source: The Guardian.

In The Dioceses

Diocesan Pastoral Council setting goals for 2023

Adelaide’s new Diocesan Pastoral Council has begun the process of establishing the goals that it will work towards in 2023. Source: The Southern Cross.

Pope Francis

Jesus calls us to set our sights on heaven: Pope Francis

Pope Francis has warned against the danger of living life without a sense of purpose or a destination to set one’s course by reminding the faithful that Jesus is “our compass for reaching heaven”. Source: CNA.

Gun Violence United States

Dallas bishop calls for end to violence after mass shooting

Dallas Bishop Edward Burns addressed the faithful of his diocese “with a heavy heart” on Saturday after at least eight people, including a child, were killed during a mass shooting that afternoon at a shopping centre in Allen, Texas. Source: OSV News.

South East Asia

Indonesian Catholics face sedition charge over ASEAN protest

Police in Indonesia’s Catholic-majority Flores Island summoned four Catholic villagers and local activists and accused them of sedition over a planned protest during the upcoming summit of Southeast Asian leaders. Source: UCA News.

Bishops Eastern Rite

Maronite Eparchy hosts bishops for golden jubilee Mass

More than 30 bishops concelebrated Mass at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral on Sunday, taking part in ongoing celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the Maronite Eparchy in Australia. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Abuse crisis Insurance

Church insurer facing challenges due to abuse claims

Church leaders say they remain fully committed to engaging with survivors of abuse with justice and compassion, including in the payment of compensation, as changes at Catholic Church Insurance loom. Source: The Australian.

Budget Cost Of Living

ACOSS chief says Budget’s electricity bill relief insufficient

Almost $15 billion in cost-of-living relief over four years will be at the centre of the Albanese Government’s second Budget, but a key element – electricity bill relief – is being criticised as insufficient and short-lived. Source: ABC News.