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Childcare

Catholic School Parents welcome Labor’s early education pledge

Catholic School Parents Australia says the Albanese Government’s re-election pledge to establish a $1 billion “Building Early Education Fund” would help Australian families.

Architecture

Clean slate: After 10-year wait, work begins on cathedral roof

For 10 years, James Henry has been waiting to finish re-slating the roof of Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, using material sourced from the same Welsh mine as the original. Source: The Southern Cross.

Education

Synodal process helps deliver enterprise agreement at Catholic schools

Staff at Catholic Schools Broken Bay have overwhelmingly backed a new four-year enterprise agreement, with more than 92.5 per cent confirming their support in a ballot last week. 

In The Dioceses

Good news: Diocese’s magazine returns after five-year break

Lismore Diocese has published a new edition of Catholic Life magazine for the first time in five years. 

Gun Violence United States

Three killed in shooting at US Christian school

At least three victims have died in a shooting overnight at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, while the alleged perpetrator who police say was a child also died. Source: CNA.

Finance Pope Francis

Don’t prioritise profit over people, Pope tells bankers

Pope Francis has warned against financial speculation that prioritises profit over people, resulting in exploitation and social inequalities. Source: Vatican News.

Africa

Bishop condemns deadly assault on church in South Sudan

In the wake of an attack last week on a Catholic church in South Sudan that left one person dead and another injured, the local bishop has called the carnage “horrific” and “deeply heartbreaking”. Source: Crux.

Liturgy Media

‘Mass for You at Home’ to continue in 2025

Australia’s longest-running religious television program, Mass for You at Home, will continue its beloved ministry in 2025. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Tributes

Faith and conviction: Tributes flow for Kevin Andrews

Former prime ministers and senior Liberal MPs have paid tribute to the faith and conviction of former defence and immigration minister Kevin Andrews, who died on the weekend aged 69 following a year-long battle with cancer. Source: The Age.