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Presentation Sisters celebrate 150 years at ‘the ends of the earth’
The Presentation Sisters of Victoria have commemorated their 150th anniversary of foundation in the state. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Easter belongs to Christ, not our calendars: Pope
As all Christians prepare to celebrate Easter together in 2025, Pope Francis said the preeminent Christian celebration belongs to Christ and not to earthly calendars or plans. Source: Vatican News.
Lebanese Cardinal condemns pager attacks as second wave terrorises country
Catholic church leaders in the Middle East have condemned a second wave of explosions of hand-held devices across Lebanon and in the capital, Beirut, apparently targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. Source: OSV News.
Classic book character drawn into the ‘real world’
In Harold and the Purple Crayon, an adventurous book character can make anything come to life by drawing it. Source: Australian Catholics.
Catholic sector welcomes report on early childhood education
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s “A path to universal early childhood education and care” report, which includes a wider range of early education options for the broader school sector.
Church more alive outside Europe and still too Eurocentric: Pope
The Catholic Church is “more alive” outside of Europe, Pope Francis said yesterday as he reflected on his recent apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania. Source: CNA.
Cost of living pressures affecting mental health of one in five young people: survey
A recent survey has found one in five young people are experiencing financial hardship, with cost of living pressures having effects on mental health and wellbeing. Source: ABC News.
Program helps parishioners understand plight of asylum-seekers
As Pope Francis appeals for people to “walk together, with the most vulnerable” in his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 29, Adelaide Archdiocese has launched an initiative to foster inclusion, acceptance and social cohesion. Source: The Southern Cross.
The power of having a ‘sister in Christ’
The Emmaus program, a mentoring initiative of Sydney Archdiocese’s Catholic Women’s Network, is launching officially after its successful pilot year. Source: The Catholic Weekly.