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Lecture Synodality

Senior Synod official to visit Australia for lecture series

Sr Nathalie Becquart XMCJ, one of the most senior women working in the Vatican, is coming to Australia for a whirlwind tour in February and will speak at public forums and lectures in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding audit yields ‘outstanding result’ for Sisters

Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has this week published its second safeguarding audit report for the Presentation Sisters Wagga Wagga.

Education People

‘Strongest of Catholic education advocates’ eyes new challenges

Dr Lee-Anne Perry will leave her role as executive director of the Queensland Catholic Education Commission at the end of January. Source: The Catholic Leader.

In The Dioceses

Maronite Eparchy unveils plans for Golden Jubilee celebrations

The Maronite Eparchy of Australia will celebrate its Golden Jubilee next year under the theme, “The Maronites in Australia: A Journey of Holiness and Openness”.

Aged Care

One in 10 aged care homes ranked as substandard

Nearly one in every 10 aged care homes in Australia is substandard, according to the Commonwealth’s new rating system, while only 20 of the nation’s facilities received the maximum five stars. Source: The Age.

Advent In The Dioceses

International nativity display strengthens ecumenical bonds

An Inuit nativity from northern Canada, a Slovakian nativity made from corn husks and a nativity in an emu egg were just a few of more than 150 scenes on display at a nativity exhibition in Canberra. Source: Catholic Voice.

Pope Francis Ukraine

Pope celebrates 86th birthday with kids, cake, circus performers

The day after he turned 86, Pope Francis met with volunteers, family members and children receiving care from a Vatican paediatric clinic. Source: CNS.

Aged Care

Aged care pay rise delay a ‘bitter pill’

Catholic Health Australia says the Commonwealth Government’s decision to postpone desperately-needed wage increases is a bitter bill for aged care workers to swallow.

Pope Francis

Pope’s resignation already signed ‘in case of medical impediment’

Pope Francis says he has already signed his resignation in case a health impediment prevented him from being able to continue governing the Church. Source: CNA.