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Evangelisation For The Diary

How to express yourself in the workplace 

The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership will host an online event discussing how to express one’s faith in the workplace. 

Human Rights Research

Victims treated as criminals in fight against organ trafficking

Victims are recast as offenders according to Australian Catholic University research that has identified criminal justice gaps and corruption in the fight against illegal organ trafficking bazaars.

Religious Freedom South East Asia

Indonesian Christians hail move to ease building of churches

Christians in Indonesia have supported a plan to end the need for a mandatory nod from the religious harmony forums when building houses of worship, including churches. Source: UCA News.

Film Review

Pop concert thriller hits the right notes

In Trap, a man accompanies his daughter to a pop concert, only to realise the event is a trap by police to capture him. Source: Australian Catholics.

Cost Of Living

One group hit hardest by cost-of-living pressures

The real cost of living is growing at almost double the inflation rate for millions of working families as their soaring mortgages and high insurance premiums wipe out the benefits of higher wages and government handouts. Source: The Age.

Homelessness Opinion

Vinnies chief’s lesson in homelessness and the power of community

After losing her own house to fire last year, Vinnies South Australia chief Evelyn O’Loughlin gained a deeply personal insight into homelessness and the importance of support. Source: In Daily.

Bishops In The Dioceses

Melbourne farewells Fr Caddy, the new Bishop of Cairns

Melbourne Archdiocese has farewelled its vicar general as Fr Joe Caddy departs for Far North Queensland to take up his new role as Bishop of Cairns. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Politics

Government close to finalising electoral reforms

The Albanese Government is close to finalising its plan for broad changes to election laws, including spending limits, donation caps and truth standards for political ads. Source: ABC News.

Arts and Entertainment Saints

Bethany ‘thankful to God’ for chance to play St Mary MacKillop

When Bethany Valente views her portrayal of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop on the saint’s feast day today, she will be feeling gratitude more than any other emotion. Source: The Catholic Leader.