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Priest takes to the air to cover vast diocese
When he moved to Roma, Queensland, Fr Tom Duncan obtained his pilot’s licence so he could visit parishioners in more remote areas. Source: Outback Magazine.
Queensland pro-life advocates take a stand
“Pro-life is pro-woman” – that was the message of Brisbane’s March for Life rally, which saw hundreds of pro-life supporters gather in the CBD to promote the dignity of human life. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Vinnies looks for new home to help homeless
In the Northern Territory where homelessness rates are 12 times the national average, the St Vincent de Paul’s Ozanam House Stuart Park service is about to become homeless too. Source: NITV.
Bringing Indigenous communities closer to the Church
The Canberra-Goulburn Catholic Women’s Taskforce and Aboriginal Catholic Mission will host a workshop on Aboriginal culture to enhance cultural understanding and promote a welcoming environment. Source: Catholic Voice.
UN panel hosted by Holy See calls for global ban on surrogacy
The Holy See has hosted a panel at the United Nations at which advocates highlighted the “exploitation and commodification” inherent in the surrogacy industry and stressed the need to regulate and eventually abolish surrogacy around the world. Source: CNA.
Researchers claim Vatican archives hold UFO secrets
A group of scientists and researchers are seeking access to the Vatican Apostolic Archives to uncover information about UFOs and the paranormal. Source: CNS.
Praise for social housing investment in NSW Budget
The St Vincent de Paul Society New South Wales says last night’s state Budget takes a positive step towards addressing the housing crisis that will make a substantive difference to the lives of thousands of people living at the margins.
Audit finds Townsville Diocese acting on safeguarding
Townsville Diocese has embraced child safeguarding standards, according to an audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Cairns appoints new education leader for 2025
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns will have a new leader in 2025, with Diarmuid O’Riordan selected to take over from Bill Dixon who will retire in December.