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Marists look to the future with new Pacific province
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 December 2022
In the most significant change in the society’s 205-year-history, the Champagnat Marist mission is charting a new course in the Oceania region. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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Five new permanent deacons embark on ministry of service
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 December 2022
Five married men from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains have been ordained for the permanent diaconate of the Parramatta Diocese. Source: Catholic Outlook.
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Project gives free legal support for African youth
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 December 2022
A program that will offer free legal support and information for members of the African-Australian community, including youths in trouble with the law, is set to be launched in Adelaide early next year. Source: The Southern Cross.
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New look for Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 December 2022
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools has launched a new brand and visual identity, which aims to bring to life the purpose of its schools – to inspire and enable every student to flourish and enrich the world.
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Former Labor deputy to lead welfare review
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 December 2022
Former Labor powerbroker Jenny Macklin will lead a 16-person economic inclusion advisory committee making recommendations on welfare payment levels and other social policies ahead of the May Budget. Source: The Australian.
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Jesuit’s spiritual abuse excommunication causes ‘shock and sorrow’
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 December 2022
An eminent Jesuit priest and artist, Fr Marko Rupnik, was excommunicated after being found guilty of “one of the worst forms of spiritual abuse” just two years before the Vatican decided to take no action on further abuse allegations. Source: The Tablet.
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Blockbuster sci-fi sequel a visual spectacle
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 16 December 2022
Avatar: The Way of Water is the long-awaited first sequel to 2009’s Avatar. Viewers return to the Sully family to watch how trouble follows them and what they do to keep each other safe. Source: Jesuit Media.
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Celebrate Christmas ‘with Ukraine in your hearts’
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 15 December 2022
Pope Francis has invited people to spend less on their Christmas celebrations this year and donate the savings to help the people of Ukraine. Source: CNS.
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Catholic sector welcomes new surgical items funding scheme
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 15 December 2022
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement that health insurers will continue to pay for essential surgical items such as sutures and skin glues when reforms of a key funding list come into force.