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‘Terrorists burned everything, but not our faith,’ say Burkina Faso Christians after massacre
At least 150 people, including many Christians, were killed in the Burkina Faso town of Manni earlier this month, in what turned out to be a brutal terrorist rampage. Source: Catholic Review.
English archdiocese’s U-turn on decision to close churches
A Catholic church in England in which a Victorian-era mystic was said to have received rapturous visions of the Crucifixion has been saved from closure. Source: Catholic Herald.
Filipino bishops join fight against political dynasties
Two bishops in the Philippines have called for the country’s election commission to disqualify powerful political dynasties from contesting the 2025 mid-term elections, saying it violates a constitutional ban. Source: UCA News.
Oceania support network ‘will make sure no one is forgotten’
Bishop Anthony Randazzo, president of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conference of Oceania, has announced the creation of a network to support thousands of migrant workers, refugees and their families across the Pacific. Source: Broken Bay News.
Standing ovation for Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s newest priest
St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra was packed to overflowing on Thursday for the ordination of the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s newest priest, Fr Mark Ha. Source: Catholic Voice.
Audit finds Carmelite Nuns taking safeguarding seriously
A safeguarding audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found that the Discalced Carmelite Nuns Launceston are taking safeguarding seriously in their unique ministry environment.
Mater surgeon brings smiles to the faces of 30,000 children
Mater surgeon Richard Lewandowski has brought smiles to the faces of more than 30,000 children around the world. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Battery, solar schemes coming to zap household bills by up to $1000
Both major parties are quietly drafting schemes to partly subsidise households to install batteries and rooftop solar panels ahead of the next federal election, which experts say could save billpayers up to $1000 a year. Source: The Age.
Lay leaders re-affirm primacy of baptismal vocation
Lay leaders from thirty countries working with international lay apostolate movements have met in Rome to study the theme “Lay Mission and Vocation”. Source: Australian Cardijin Institute.