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South Australia’s Catholic schools receive $6.34m for capital works
The South Australian Government has announced $6.34 million for capital works projects in the state’s Catholic schools as part of a $12.7 million boost for non-government schools. Source: The Southern Cross.
Vulnerable Australians ‘force-fed’ gambling, alcohol ads on Facebook
Vulnerable Australians at high risk of gambling and alcohol issues are being “force fed” Facebook ads for that content, with experts claiming they are being targeted by social media marketing. Source: The Guardian.
Rosary a simple tool accessible to everyone: Pope
Pope Francis has called for a rediscovery of the Rosary’s ability to evangelise the Church, in his letter commemorating 150 years since the painting of Our Lady of the Rosary arrived at the Italian Shrine of Pompeii. Source: Vatican News.
New website makes it easier to open ‘digital front door’
Calvary Health Care has launched a new website, making it easier for patients, residents, clients, providers, carers and the general public to digitally connect with its full range of healthcare services.
Austrian bishop says anti-Semitic incident in Amsterdam ‘deeply alarming’
An Austrian bishop says the beating and taunting of a group of Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week evoked Kristallnacht, “the darkest and most shameful days of our own history”. Source: CNA.
Notre Dame‘s bells ring for the first time since 2019 fire
The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have rung for the first time since April 2019, when a devastating fire broke out in the spire and roof of the historic church. Source: National Catholic Register.
Victims of abuse want justice, says Vatican official
“Victims want to be heard and victims want justice,” Teresa Kettelkamp says as she explains some of the findings of the first annual report of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Source: Vatican News.
More than $1bn shaved from NDIS as Shorten puts scheme back on track
Reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will shave more than $1 billion from the growing cost of the scheme, according to new official projections, as the Government tries to steer it back toward a sustainable path. Source: The Australian.
Canberra Education appoints interim executive director
Pam Betts has been appointed the interim executive director of Catholic Education in the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese. Source: Catholic Voice.