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Tassie program builds up skills and wellbeing
Ten young Tasmanians have taken their first steps towards a career in the building and construction industry, thanks to a free pre-employment program run by Centacare Evolve Housing. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Vatican fears escalation into ‘no limits’ violence
The shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister and the intensified Russian attacks on northeastern Ukraine are signs of a generalised increase in violence and a lack of a real commitment to dialogue and peace, said the Vatican Secretary of State. Source: OSV News.
Rosary survives the shifting currents of a world at sea
A Lebanese Catholic man has created a giant Rosary out of plastic jugs, rope and wood and floated it upon the Mediterranean Sea. Source: CNA.
Camino offers path for director’s spiritual journey
In “The Way, My Way”, English-born Australian film director Bill Bennett takes viewers on an uplifting spiritual journey as he documents a fictionalised account of his 800-kilometre walk along the Camino trail across the top of Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Source: Australian Catholics.
Australia’s Catholics contribute ideas ahead of Rome assembly
Australia’s Catholics have provided a wealth of ideas on how to improve the way the Church listens to the faithful and promotes its message in the community. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Budget falls short of meeting needs of poorest
Catholic social services agencies say the Albanese Government’s Budget has not gone far enough in alleviating poverty and helping vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians.
ACT lawmakers set to approve voluntary euthanasia
Euthanasia is set to become legal in the ACT with all government members expected to support the voluntary assisted dying bill when debate begins today. Source: Canberra Times.
Budget lifts aid but much more needed: Caritas
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s addition of $193 million to overseas development assistance in the federal Budget, but says Australia has a moral, economic and political imperative to support countries in need.
Sisters of St Joseph bring hope over many decades
Sisters of Saint Joseph from across Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand recently achieved major milestones, celebrating 80, 75, and 70 years of religious profession. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.