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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.
Pope canonises 14 new saints, including priests martyred in Syria
Pope Francis canonised 14 new saints yesterday, including Franciscan friars killed in Syria for refusing to renounce their faith and convert to Islam. Source: CNA.
Number of Catholics rises while number of baptisms, priests and religious falls
The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2022, while the number of seminarians, priests, men and women in religious orders, and baptisms declined, according to Vatican statistics. Source: OSV News.
Bishop urges Catholics not to split India’s Syro-Malabar Church
A Church official has cautioned Catholics in the largest archdiocese of India’s Syro-Malabar Church against breaking away and seeking to form a separate diocese. Source: UCA News.