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Marist Fathers go west after 157 years at ‘everyone’s second parish’
St Patrick’s Church Hill in The Rocks is everyone’s second parish, Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher said at a farewell Mass for the Marist Fathers who have looked after the church for 157 years. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Sr Pat honoured for service to Church and Aboriginal education
The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters to Sr Patricia Rhatigan SSJG for her dedicated service to the Church and tireless commitment to education.
Gaza priest says evacuation order issued for parish neighbourhood
The parish priest of Gaza’s only Catholic church says “an evacuation order has been issued for the entire neighbourhood”, as Israel advances a plan to relocate Palestinians. Source: Vatican News.
Pope tells Amazon bishops to proclaim Gospel, fight injustice, defend nature
Efforts to serve, defend and build up the Catholic community in the Amazon region must be centred on the proclamation of the Gospel, Pope Leo XIV said. Source: OSV News.
French archbishop rescinds appointment of priest convicted of rape
A French archbishop has reversed his decision to appoint a priest convicted of rape as chancellor of the Toulouse Archdiocese and asked forgiveness of the victims of abuse, whom he had no intention of offending. Source: CNA.
Burn with the fire of God’s love: Pope
Spending the day with the poor, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Catholics would make sure their parishes are welcoming of all people and would be “on fire” with God’s love. Source: OSV News.
Catholic sector backs national approach to working with children checks
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the commitment of Australia’s attorneys-general to move toward a national checking capability for the state-based working with children checks.
Caritas Australia urges supporters to sign Gaza petition
Caritas Australia has made an urgent appeal to the Albanese Government and international community to prevent a possible catastrophic drop in humanitarian aid to Gaza, with levels already life-threateningly low.
NSW Premier says it’s ‘our duty’ to celebrate Christianity in public life
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has spoken candidly about his Catholic faith and the importance of the public celebration of Christianity in the state. Source: The Catholic Weekly.