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Diocese welcomes publication of first external audit report
Broken Bay Diocese has welcomed the publication of its first external audit report against the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Source: Broken Bay News.
Caritas Lebanon delivers 130,000 hot meals in four days
Caritas Australia’s partners in Lebanon have given an update on the charity’s assistance in the beleaguered country, with more than 130,000 hot meals delivered in four days to people in need.
Think of a clothing donation as a financial donation: Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW this week held a clothing collection in the heart of Sydney, asking people to donate as much as possible in one big effort.
Synod’s legacy will be implementation of Vatican II: Cardinal Czerny
Cardinal Michael Czerny hopes the legacy of the Synod on Synodality launched by Pope Francis will be the implementation of the Second Vatican Council in order to exercise the mission of Jesus Christ in the modern-day world. Source: National Catholic Register.
Researchers discover oldest church in world’s first Christian nation
German and Armenian researchers have discovered an ancient church in Armenia dating back to the fourth century, making it the oldest documented church in the country, which is considered to be the first Christian nation in the world. Source: CNA.
Charming and poignant stop-motion tale of troubled twins
Molluscs have heroic status in Melbourne animator Adam Elliot’s new stop-motion film, Memoir of a Snail. Source: Australian Catholics.Â
Synod considers the doctrinal authority of bishops’ conferences
Recognising the doctrinal authority of bishops’ conferences does not mean allowing them to reject the teaching authority of the Pope, but rather to apply Church teaching to their unique context, the prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops said yesterday. Source: Catholic Review.
Diocese becomes first to have audit completed by external firm
Broken Bay Diocese has this week become the first diocese to have a National Catholic Safeguarding Standards audit completed by an external audit firm on the NCSS Auditor Register. Source: ACSL.
Catholic Education welcomes extension of funding for Indigenous boarders
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to extend the Indigenous Boarding Providers Grants Program but says a long-term solution is needed to support educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.