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Good Sams offering financial support for women undertaking tertiary studies
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for its 2025 Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring program for Catholic women.
Shock and disbelief in New Caledonia as Catholic churches burned down
New Caledonia’s Catholic community is in shock and disbelief as two of its historic missions were burned down by rioters last week. Source: RNZ.
Patriarch asks Christians to stay in the Holy Land despite difficulties
With the Gaza war nearing its one-year mark, Jerusalem’s Latin patriarch has urged Christians to stay, and has asked for prayers amid what he has called an “objectively intolerable” situation. Source: Crux.
Priest calls on Pope to denounce bullfighting
A British priest has appeared in an advertisement for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals UK, denouncing bullfighting and calling on Pope Francis to condemn the sport. Source: CNA.
Cost of living and house prices see birthrate plummet
Sydney is leading the nation’s baby drought as cost-of-living pressure and out-of-reach house prices dampen the desire of young couples to start or expand their families. Source: The Australian.
Political parties urged to commit to capital funding for Catholic schools
Catholic Education Western Australia is calling on the state’s political parties to commit to providing state capital funding for Catholic schools.
Catholic aged care residents visit doctor without leaving home
VMCH (Villa Maria Catholic Homes) has secured $192,000 worth of grants to introduce telehealth services to residents at eight of its aged care homes in Victoria.
Ministry of evangelisation spreads the word – slowly
SPRED – SPecial REligious Development – is a ministry of evangelisation and belonging that has fostered the spiritual life of people living with intellectual disabilities in the Toowoomba Diocese for nearly 40 years.
ACU graduate to read ‘Great Books’ in US
One of the first graduates from Australian Catholic University’s Western Civilisation program has won a prestigious international scholarship to pursue her studies in the United States.