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Western Sydney Catholic schools and Vinnies formalise relationship
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has become the first school-based education provider in New South Wales to formalise a partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, building on years of collaboration to serve the vulnerable.
Sr Pat turns 100 knowing God is always present
“Just take every day as it comes,” was the sage advice from Sr Patricia Kingsley PBVM, as she prepared to celebrate her 100th birthday on September 2. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Message from Pope read out at funeral of Duchess of Kent
King Charles and other senior royals gathered with friends and family yesterday to remember Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, whose Catholic funeral was held at Westminster Cathedral. Source: BBC.
Organiser says misunderstanding the cause of WYD27 controversy
South Korea’s move to enact a special law to support hosting World Youth Day in Seoul has become contentious with public criticisms, which a Church official said stems from misunderstandings. Source: UCA News.
People with disabilities will be hired to work in Vatican
Pope Leo XIV has approved new measures to promote the hiring of people with disabilities in the Vatican, saying their condition does not prevent them from serving in Church institutions. Source: CNA.
Pope leads prayer vigil for people suffering pain or hardship
Pain must never give rise to violence and every Catholic needs to learn to safeguard with tenderness those who are vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV said during a prayer vigil for people suffering illness, bereavement, violence or abuse. Source: OSV News.
Tributes flow for Bishop Pat Power
Bishop Patrick Percival Power, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese, died in Canberra yesterday, aged 83. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Assessment finds 1.5m Australians at risk from sea level rise by 2050
One and a half million Australians are at risk from sea levels rising by 2050 unless climate change can be limited, Australia’s first national climate risk assessment has warned. Source: ABC News.
Teachers become flourishing learners in stadium classroom
Education leaders and teachers from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools reflected on its core mission of “forming lives to enrich the world” at the inaugural MACS Flourishing Learners Conference last week. Source: Melbourne Catholic.