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Catholic sector welcomes report on early childhood education
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s “A path to universal early childhood education and care” report, which includes a wider range of early education options for the broader school sector.
Church more alive outside Europe and still too Eurocentric: Pope
The Catholic Church is “more alive” outside of Europe, Pope Francis said yesterday as he reflected on his recent apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania. Source: CNA.
Cost of living pressures affecting mental health of one in five young people: survey
A recent survey has found one in five young people are experiencing financial hardship, with cost of living pressures having effects on mental health and wellbeing. Source: ABC News.
Program helps parishioners understand plight of asylum-seekers
As Pope Francis appeals for people to “walk together, with the most vulnerable” in his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 29, Adelaide Archdiocese has launched an initiative to foster inclusion, acceptance and social cohesion. Source: The Southern Cross.
The power of having a ‘sister in Christ’
The Emmaus program, a mentoring initiative of Sydney Archdiocese’s Catholic Women’s Network, is launching officially after its successful pilot year. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Jesuit Mission Bazaar ‘touches the lives’ of poor in rural India
In a show of community spirit and generosity, 10,000 Sydneysiders flocked to the annual Jesuit Mission Bazaar on Saturday at St Ignatius’ College Riverview.
Caritas worker survives Russian drone attack
A building where a Caritas-Spes employee lived was damaged when Russian forces attacked the Sumy region in northern Ukraine on September 12. Source: Caritas Australia.
Study group to evaluate role of apostolic nuncios
Indian Cardinal Oswald Gracias has been appointed coordinator of the study group that will evaluate the functioning and role of apostolic nuncios, the papal representatives in the Church worldwide. Source: Crux.
Texas bishop urges Catholics to shun community of Carmelite nuns
A Texas bishop is urging Catholics in his diocese not to participate in sacraments with, or financially support, a community of Discalced Carmelite nuns who recently announced a formal association with the Society of St Pius X. Source: OSV News.