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Australian education is ‘highly equitable’, Catholic schools body argues
“Doom and gloom” explanations for educational inequity in Australia lack evidence and take policy attention away from “substantiated drivers of inequity”, a new report by Catholic Schools NSW says. Source: The Australian.
Religious elect new leadership as assembly reflects on synodality
Catholic Religious Australia has elected a new national council as more than 120 leaders of religious congregations gathered in Brisbane this week for CRA’s annual assembly.
Flourishing at end of life is possible, new research shows
Is it possible for a terminally ill person to flourish? New research from Australian Catholic University says yes – and there may be aspects of the good life that are uniquely meaningful as it ends. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
The Record takes top Catholic press award as it celebrates 150 years
Perth Archdiocese’s publication, The Record Magazine, has won the top prize at the 2024 Australasian Catholic Press Association awards, presented in Sydney this week.
Tunnel borer named the ‘Gillian’ in honour of Breastmilk Bank founder
The Victorian Government has recognised Dr Gillian Opie, founder of Mercy Health’s Breastmilk Bank, by naming a tunnel boring machine in her honour as part of the North East Link tunnel development.
Documentary highlights archbishop’s leadership during dark days of ISIS
Redemptorist ministry Common Home TV has marked the 10th anniversary of the rise of ISIS in Iraq with a documentary on the remarkable actions of Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda, CSsR.
St Teresa of Avila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 450 years
The body of St Teresa of Ávila, a doctor of the Church, remains incorrupt after her death more than 400 years ago on October 4, 1582, Ávila Diocese in Spain reported. Source: CNA.
Bishop declares day of mourning for those killed in terrorist attack
A day of mourning was observed on Wednesday in Burkina Faso’s Kaya Diocese, following a terrorist attack in the town of Barsalogho that killed nearly 200 people, including 22 Christians. Source: Crux.
Story of love, health and loss captures the emotions
“Take My Hand” is based on the true story of an Australian woman at the peak of her career in London who is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Source: Australian Catholics.