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Incorporation aims to strengthen future of Catholic education
Catholic Schools Broken Bay will be incorporated as of January 1, 2025, marking a significant step forward in the governance of Catholic education in the diocese.
Melbourne’s newest priest describes ordination as ‘a gift’
The bells of St Patrick’s Cathedral rang out on Saturday, announcing the imminent ordination of Melbourne’s newest priest, Fr Jean-Sébastien Géry. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vinnies urges Australians to open their hearts to asylum-seekers
Ahead of World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, the St Vincent de Paul Society urges all Australians to open their hearts and assist those who come to Australia seeking refuge from violence and persecution in their home countries.
ACU welcomes final report into veterans’ suicides
Australian Catholic University has welcomed the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
With trip planned, ailing Pope cancels appointments to rest
Pope Francis cancelled his scheduled audiences yesterday due to a “a mild flu-like condition,” the Vatican press office announced. Source: CNS.
Irish Archbishop says Church renewal impossible until abuse crisis addressed
Until the abuse crisis is fully addressed, there will not be “authentic, enduring renewal and reform” in the Church, according to Archbishop Dermot Farrell, the Primate of Ireland. Source: Crux.
Indian court again refuses to hear plea of Jesuit priest
The top court of India’s Maharashtra state has, for an eighth time, refused to hear a plea seeking to clear the late Jesuit Father Stan Swamy from an anti-terror case that includes a plot to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Source: UCA News.
Key Labor and Liberal figures unite to fight Catholic schools funding cuts
A rare coalition of heavyweight Labor and Liberal advisers has been formed to protect Catholic education funding in the run-up to the next multi-billion dollar national funding agreement. Source: The Australian.
Listening the first step towards reconciliation, says Aunty Pat
“This country is alive, there are so many amazing stories. And most Australians just don’t know,” Aunty Pat Anderson told a sold-out crowd at Evangelisation Brisbane’s Reconciliation Dinner. Source: The Catholic Leader.