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Appointment Liturgy

Liturgical expert joins Bishops Conference as executive secretary

Jason McFarland, who has worked in the field of liturgy for more than two decades, has commenced as executive secretary to the Bishops Commission for Liturgy, also serving as director of the National Office for Liturgy. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Education

MACS boss outlines ‘bold and ambitious goal’ for schools

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools executive director Edward Simons outlined a vision for the largest non-government schooling system in Australia at a Melbourne Catholic Professionals gathering last week. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

In The Dioceses Safeguarding

Independent accreditation organisation praises commitment of Archdiocese 

Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has demonstrated a commitment to being leaders in the field of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, an independent accreditation organisation has found. Source: Catholic Voice.

Funeral In The Dioceses

Final act of mercy brings dignity to Sydney four who died in poverty

Four Sydneysiders who died without the means for a burial were honoured at the Bringing Them Home interment service for the homeless at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, led by Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Terence Brady. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Pope Francis Ukraine

Pope asks for renewed prayers for Ukraine on eve of its Independence Day

Acknowledging Ukraine’s celebration of Independence Day, Pope Francis yesterday pleaded with thousands of visitors at his weekly general audience to keep praying for peace in the country. Source: NCR Online.

Religious Freedom

Christians facing ‘rising tide’ of persecution

Christians in Asia and across the world are facing a rising tide of various forms of persecution, which require global attention and action, according to a new report. Source: UCA News.

Pope Francis

Pope honours mothers and grandmothers as ‘the first evangelisers’

Pope Francis has highlighted the important role mothers play in passing on the faith to the next generation. Source: CNA.

Education

One in three kids fails NAPLAN literacy and numeracy exams

Catch-up classes for struggling students will be prioritised by the Albanese Government after one in three children failed literacy and numeracy exams this year, according to NAPLAN results released today. Source: The Australian.

Reflection Ukraine

Visit confirms Church’s support for people of Ukraine

A delegation of Australian bishops, priests and laity has visited war-engulfed Ukraine in an extension of pastoral fraternity and humanitarian solidarity, writes Annie Carrett. Source: Melbourne Catholic.