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Aged care workers get early pay rise
The Fair Work Commission yesterday awarded a 15 per cent pay rise for aged care workers from June 30, bringing forward the 5 per cent increase that was due to commence from July 2024. Source: Inside Ageing.
Religious schools must retain right to discriminate
It is vital that all faith-based schools have the freedom to best reflect the needs and aspirations of their various communities, writes Kevin Donnelly. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
A home away from home: the flourishing of JPII House
Since JPII House opened in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Carlton in July 2022, it has become a real “home away from home” for university students. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Francis clarifies rules on pre-Vatican II Mass
Pope Francis has stepped up efforts to implement restrictions on the old rite of the Mass with a new ruling that tightens the conditions for the celebration of the pre-Second Vatican Council liturgy. Source: The Tablet.
Catholic leader says Biden visit gives Ukrainians new hope
Ukraine’s most senior Catholic prelate says the surprise visit of US President Joe Biden on Monday has given the country’s people new hope on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Source: Crux.
New restrictions against Jesuit possible after credible abuse accusations
The Society of Jesus said it will open a new internal investigation on Fr Marko Rupnik SJ after receiving abuse accusations with a “very high” degree of credibility against the artist. Source: CNA.
Caritas welcomes Government’s $33m commitment to humanitarian aid
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement it will contribute an additional $25 million to help address food insecurity in the Horn of Africa, Yemen and Pakistan, and a further $8 million for earthquake assistance in Türkiye and Syria.
Vinnies warns homelessness services under threat
The St Vincent de Paul Society says homelessness services are under threat at a time of surging demand, as fears mount that the Albanese Government will defund hundreds of specialist homelessness support workers around the country.
ACU honours vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University
The vice-chancellor of the only Catholic university in the Holy Land has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University.