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New Catholic school planned for growing South Australian region
Catholic Education South Australia will establish a new $30 million school to meet growing demand in the town of Strathalbyn and the surrounding area. Source: The Advertiser.
Oceania bishops consider pastoral responses to Pacific migration
Migration across the Pacific and the pastoral care of migrants emerged as key points of discussion at last week’s executive meeting of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania in Wellington, New Zealand. Source: Broken Bay Diocese.
Cardinal warns against Ukraine using NATO weapons to strike Russia
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said allowing Ukraine to use NATO weapons to attack military targets in Russia would lead to “an escalation that no one will be able to control anymore”. Source: Catholic Review.
US safeguarding report warns of need for ongoing vigilance
The United States Catholic bishops’ latest annual safeguarding report shows abuse allegations are down, but guarding against complacency about abuse prevention is critical. Source: OSV News.
Holy Land pilgrimage a chance for ‘prayer, engagement and learning’
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has made a secret trip to Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Lebanon on a “pilgrimage of solidarity”. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Church could consider closing schools if stripped of rights: Archbishop
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has warned the Church will be forced to consider closing religious schools if the government strips them of the ability to preference the employment of teachers supportive of Christian teachings. Source: The Australian.
New law to appoint Anti-Slavery Commissioner a ‘landmark moment’
The Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network has hailed the passage of legislation to appoint an Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
Fair Work Commission set to hand down decision on minimum pay rates
The Albanese Government has recommended the Fair Work Commission boost minimum pay rates to stop wages of Australia’s lowest-paid workers from going backwards in real terms. Source: Canberra Times.
Record crowds Walk with Christ as hopes grow for Eucharistic Congress
Record crowds have celebrated the largest Walk With Christ since the COVID pandemic, with more than 15,000 Catholics joining the procession through the streets of Sydney for the Feast of Corpus Christi. Source: The Catholic Weekly.