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Federal police act on human trafficking as cases surge
Federal police have blocked 53 people from entering into forced marriages, being made to leave Australia against their will and enduring domestic servitude in the past year. Source: The Australian.
Leadership formation crucial to staying ‘on mission’
Executive leaders of Catholic organisations and ministries could strengthen the culture of their workforce by taking advantage of leadership and mission formation opportunities, according to ACU Associate Professor Fr Jamie Calder SJ. Source: ACU.
Adelaide parish says ‘So Long, Farewell’ to MSCs
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart may have departed Adelaide’s Henley Beach parish, but the legacy of their 64-year contribution will live on. Source: The Southern Cross.
CatholicCare to run early intervention clinic for eating disorders
About 80 young people and their families will be able to access eating disorder treatment and support at a CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn early intervention clinic to open next year. Source: Canberra Times.
Baroness challenges effectiveness of Vatican child protection body
A founding member of the Holy See’s child protection commission has echoed criticism of its leadership and questioned the wisdom of placing the body within the Vatican’s doctrine office. Source: The Tablet.
Nicaraguan court orders bishop to remain under house arrest
A Nicaraguan court has ordered that a Catholic bishop remain under house arrest on charges of “conspiracy” and “spreading false news”, a government media site said. Source: Crux.
Call for apology after false evidence used to incriminate Jesuit
Catholic activists and priests want the Indian government to “take full responsibility” for the custodial death of Fr Stan Swamy SJ after US-based digital forensic experts found false evidence was planted on his computer. Source: UCA News.
Parents need support for ‘crucial conversations’
Australian Catholic University child protection expert Professor Daryl Higgins has issued a call to action for more support to help families safeguard their children.
Slain officers remembered as ‘committed and courageous young people’
The tragedy of six people killed in an execution-style ambush and siege is being felt across Queensland. Source: The Catholic Leader.