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Leadership renewal conference marks fresh chapter for community
Members of Sydney’s Chinese Catholic Pastoral Community gathered on Saturday at St Joseph’s Retreat Centre in Baulkham Hills for a leadership renewal conference, a day shaped by reflection, formation, and a deep sense of mission. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Cardinal expresses sorrow over deadly plane crash in Bangladesh
A Bangladeshi cardinal has expressed sorrow over the deaths of at least 31 people who were killed after an air force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, the capital of the South Asia nation. Source: Crux.
Former bishop’s remains removed from cathedral
The remains of a former Irish bishop have been removed from their burial place in Galway Cathedral in the wake of a number of allegations of child abuse that came to light in 2024. Source: OSV News.
Pope and Palestinian president discuss humanitarian tragedy in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV and Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian National Authority, have discussed the humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip and the urgent need for assistance. Source: OSV News.
Questioning need for non-government schools ‘worrying’
Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney has criticised comments made by the NSW Education Secretary on ABC’s Australian Story in April. Source: The Catholic Weekly.Â
Coalition ready for new talks with Labor on cost-cutting measures
The Coalition says it stands ready to revisit National Disability Insurance Scheme spending for a second time, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flagged that further savings may be needed. Source: ABC News.
Major appointments at health organisationsÂ
Two of Australia’s largest Catholic health organisations have appointed new chairs, with Paul O’Sullivan to chair St Vincent’s Health Australia and Greg Cooper appointed to the same role at Calvary.Â
Traumatised women rebuilding their lives on The Farm
The Farm in Galong, an hour outside of the ACT, is helping to support mothers affected by trauma, violence and addiction to rebuild their lives. Source: Catholic Voice.
Celebrating feast day of Saint Mary MacKillop
Mary MacKillop Place, the Sisters of Saint Joseph and Mary MacKillop Today are inviting people to celebrate the feast day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop on Friday, August 8.