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NSW Catholic schools reach highest ever market share
Reflecting growing demand for a Catholic education, Catholic schools in NSW have reached their highest ever market share. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Irish harp a tribute to migrants who helped build diocese
The Central Victorian Irish Association has gifted an Irish harp statue to Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, symbolising the Irish migrants whose faith, culture and labour helped build the Church in the Sandhurst Diocese. Source: Sandpiper.
Perth parishioner celebrates 50 years as an acolyte
A Perth parishioner has served for five decades as an acolyte in his home parish at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Bruce Rock. Source: The Record.
Theology an integral part of Church’s mission: Pope
“Theology serves the proclamation of the Gospel; therefore, it is an integral and fundamental part of the Church’s mission,” Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
More than 388 million Christians face persecution, UN told
Today’s persecution of Christians is one of the most prevalent crises in the world today, a Vatican official has told the United Nations. Source: Crux.
Cultivating a new form of ministry in Vietnam
Before the heat settles over Ho Chi Minh City, Sr Agathe Tran Thi Mong Huyen steps quietly into a small mushroom-growing house behind her convent to tend to some 4000 mushroom bags. Source: Global Sisters Report.
Australian bishop stranded in Dubai as Pope appeals for peace
Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo has been caught up in the Middle East conflict while travelling to Rome for meetings, as Pope Leo XIV appeals for nations to recall their moral responsibility to seek peace.
Pope concludes first Lenten retreat of his pontificate
As the first Lenten retreat of his pontificate drew to a close, Pope Leo XIV thanked Norwegian Bishop Erik Varden for “a profound, spiritual experience”. Source: OSV News.
Claiming deadline extended after Catholic sector raises concerns
The Albanese Government has extended the claiming deadline for the first quarter of the new Support at Home program, following concerns raised by Catholic aged care providers during the transition.