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Centacare FNQ joins call for more support for families and children
Cairns families are facing increasing pressure from rising living costs, housing stress and limited access to support services, with Centacare Far North Queensland joining a statewide call to lift outcomes for children and families.
Archbishop’s appeal on behalf of people with Down syndrome
A Vatican diplomat in Geneva has issued a call for greater commitment to the defence of the dignity and rights of people with Down syndrome, decrying the current “discriminatory and eugenic practices” related to prenatal screening. Source: OSV News.
Legal action threatened over misuse of St Teresa’s name
The Missionaries of Charity, the congregation founded by St Teresa of Kolkata, has threatened to take legal action against those misusing its founder’s name, image, words and persona for fundraising and publicity. Source: UCA News.
Bangladesh bishops decline allowance for priests
The Bangladesh Catholic Bishops Conference has officially decided not to accept a government offer of a monthly allowance for priests. Source: Crux.
Water contaminated, food access interrupted in far-north communities
Church communities across the far north of the country are boiling water to drink after access to essential goods was affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Source: The Catholic Leader.
‘Mass for You at Home’ comes to the Pilbara
Easter is a time of joy, hope and celebration – and for the people of the Pilbara, it’s a special moment in television history. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Gambling companies using female celebrities, influencers to target women
Reform advocates, medical professionals and crossbenchers are teaming up to push for action on gambling as a landmark report on its harms gathers dust 1000 days on. Source: Canberra Times.
Forums discuss Victoria’s needs ahead of state election
Ahead of the Victorian state election in November, Catholic Social Services Victoria invited leaders from across its membership, alongside colleagues from Catholic education and health, to discuss core areas of need in the state.
Mater Hospital opens $42 million palliative care centre
A $42 million state-of-the-art palliative care facility and day surgery centre has been opened at St Vincent’s Mater Hospital in Wollstonecraft. Source: The Catholic Weekly.