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Candidates pitch to voters of faith
Ahead of the March 25 New South Wales state election, some upper house candidates have been pitching directly to faith communities to cast a vote for them to keep the government accountable on key issues. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Women school leaders in a class of their own
The principalship dream is now a reality for four Brisbane Catholic Education school leaders, thanks to a unique program that supports women into educational leadership.
Perth family of boy with Down syndrome urges minister to stop deportation
A Perth family facing deportation because their child has Down syndrome is pleading with Immigration Minister Andrew Giles to intervene in the case. Source: SBS News.
Millions of Australians to receive welfare payment boost this month
Nearly 5 million Australians will receive a major increase to their pension and allowance payments when they are indexed to inflation later this month. Source: Nine.com.au.
Australian Catholics magazine gets a makeover
The latest edition of Australian Catholics magazine, out this month, has a new look and feel. Source: Jesuit Communications.
Charity ‘greatly concerned’ about jailed Nicaraguan bishop
Pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need has expressed its concern for the Church in Nicaragua and for Bishop Rolando Álvarez, who was sentenced to 26 years and four months in prison by the Daniel Ortega dictatorship. Source: CNA.
Archbishop Fisher invites The Project to church
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has invited the boss of Channel Ten and panellists from The Project to attend Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, criticising the program’s apology for a joke about Jesus as disingenuous and forced. Source: SMH.
Bishop Long announces Diocesan Synod for Parramatta
Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv has formally announced a Diocesan Synod will take place to “chart a new pathway for the diocese”. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Aged care reforms will require 25,000 new workers over two years
Around-the-clock nursing in aged care and mandated time spent caring for each nursing home resident will create a shortfall of about 25,000 workers in two years’ time. Source: The Age.