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New bishop says Christians can bring Christ’s light to a dark world
To a world growing ever darker and emptier, Christians can bring people Christ’s light, fullness and “sense of order,” said Bishop Tony Percy following his episcopal ordination as Australia’s newest bishop. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Final preparations and discussions underway before conclave begins
All 133 cardinals who plan to enter the conclave to elect a new pope tomorrow have arrived in Rome, the Vatican press office said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Catholic Health congratulates Labor and urges health reform
Catholic Health Australia has congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on its return to government following a strong focus on health during the federal election campaign.
De La Salle Brothers successfully creating culture of safeguarding
A safeguarding audit completed by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found that the Trustees of De La Salle Brothers are successfully implementing and embedding a culture of safeguarding throughout its diverse organisation.
Newly named ministry honours legacy of St Mary MacKillop
A new chapter has begun for the former Spirituality Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, with a new name and a new brand identity designed to honour the legacy of St Mary MacKillop and meet the spirituality needs of today’s world.
Centacare Brisbane appoints new leader
Stuart Rodney has been appointed to lead Centacare Brisbane after executive director Peter Selwood announced his retirement after more than 30 years of service. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Prayer helping NZ cardinal prepare for ‘immensity’ of conclave
New Zealand Cardinal John Dew says he is relying on prayer – his own, and that of others – in helping him prepare for the “immensity” of the task of being one of 133 people about to elect Pope Francis’ successor. Source: NZCBC.
Popemobile to be turned into mobile health clinic for Gaza
One of Pope Francis’s popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for children in the Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of the Pope’s final wishes, the Vatican says. Source: Yahoo News.
Searches for ‘how to become Catholic’ jump by 373 per cent
Searches for “how to become Catholic” increased by 373 per cent across the world between April 20 to 26, according to analysis of data from Google Trends. Source: The Tablet.