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Fr Greg makes a splash with 1500th open water swim
Melbourne priest Fr Greg Trythall has celebrated 1500 consecutive Sunday open-water swims. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pope prepares to embark on longest trip of his pontificate
Pope Francis will next week begin his two-week apostolic visit to Asia and Oceania, in a trip expected to include religious, economic and social contrasts. Source: CNS.
Shroud’s blood stains consistent with crucifixion: study
A new study from an Italian researcher that analysed the blood on the Shroud of Turin has found that the stains are consistent with the torture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospels. Source: CNA.
China’s recognition of bishop is ‘a fruit of dialogue’: Vatican
After five years of refusal, the Chinese Government has officially recognised Tianjin Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen, the Vatican announced. Source: OSV News.
Bishop prays new NT government will uphold dignity and respect for all
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci has extended his “prayers and hopes for the newly elected government of the Northern Territory” after the Country Liberal Party had a landslide election victory on Saturday.
Fr Vu’s priestly ordination ‘a profound grace’ for Church community
Broken Bay Diocese is celebrating after Fr Hien Vu was ordained a priest by Bishop Anthony Randazzo on Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Waitara.
Right to disconnect laws will lead to better workplace relations: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the controversial “right to disconnect” laws will boost productivity because workers will be more focused, flatly rejecting the main concern from bosses about Labor’s latest industrial relations changes. Source: The West Australian.
Rejoice, Reimagine – an opportunity to refocus health care
Hundreds of delegates and speakers are gathering in Sydney for Catholic Health Australia’s annual conference “Rejoice, Reimagine”, which begins today.
New location for homeless outreach centre offers fresh opportunities
Inside an old brick building of a decommissioned men’s hostel in South Brisbane, volunteers in high-vis vests prepare for another busy day at the new location of homeless outreach centre, Emmanuel City Mission. Source: The Catholic Leader.