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Streamlined debate on ACT euthanasia bill set to begin today
A Labor backbencher will hold off on moving amendments to the ACT’s voluntary assisted dying legislation being debated this week, that would allow people to access euthanasia after losing decision-making capacity. Source: Canberra Times.
Government delivers funds to keep faith communities safe and secure
The New South Wales Government is ramping up assistance to ensure people feel safe and secure at their places of worship. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Students pay tribute to arrival of Presentation Sisters 150 years ago
Nine schools have celebrated the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first Presentation Sisters in the Wagga Wagga Diocese.
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.