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Careena’s five-decade journey to the Catholic faith
The Sydney Centre for Evangelisation is shining a spotlight on Catholics who have incredible, inspiring stories of faith through its “Disciple Diaries” initiative. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Divine Mercy expert to speak at retreat day and healing service
An internationally renowned speaker and expert in the Divine Mercy devotion is visiting Australia this month to offer a retreat day and healing service in the Broken Bay Diocese.
Technology challenging the meaning of being human: Pope
Scientific and technological abilities, which are the product of human creativity, are accelerating at such a rapid pace that people must decide how to use their creativity responsibly, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Church in India to observe day of prayer amid growing religious tensions
The Church in India has called for observing March 22 as a “day of prayer and fasting for peace and harmony in the country” amid growing religious tensions. Source: CNA.
Udder disgrace: Ercolina II moved on from St Peter’s Square
A cow that has become a symbol of Europe-wide protests against low food prices and rising costs was denied entry to St Peter’s Square on Sunday. Source: Crux.
Students’ poor reading performance a ‘preventable tragedy’
Australian students are struggling to read, with new research revealing a third of children cannot read proficiently and their poor performance could cost Australia $40 billion over their lifetimes. Source: The Australian.
Lessons to be learned from failure of Voice referendum
It’s four months since the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The result was a disaster for the country and a tragedy for First Australians, writes Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: Eureka Street.
Feeling omnipotent at root of clerical abuse: Pope
All forms of clerical abuse begin with a priest thinking he is better than others and detached from reality, Pope Francis said. Source: NCR Online.
Archdiocese adopts new method of governance of Catholic Education
The Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese will change the governance of Catholic Education to better support the Church’s mission in education and further enhance regulatory compliance and transparency. Source: Catholic Voice.