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Parish invites 10,000 to Mass
Parishioners of St Gregory’s in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, have been pounding the pavement to invite local residents to join them at Christmas Mass. Source: Catholic Voice.
Catholic Health Australia appoints new policy directors
Catholic Health Australia has appointed two new directors to build capacity across the peak advocacy body’s health and aged care divisions.
Nicaraguan bishop arrested after voicing support for imprisoned bishop
A second Nicaraguan bishop has been arrested after voicing spiritual support for imprisoned Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, according to independent Nicaraguan media. Source: OSV News.
Christmas musical adventure veers towards pantomime
Journey to Bethlehem is a live-action Christmas musical adventure that weaves classic Christmas melodies with humour, faith and popular songs in a retelling of the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Source: Australian Catholics.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
This is the last edition of CathNews for 2023. CathNews will return on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Queensland Government kickstarts flood appeal with $1.5m donation
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Queensland is one of five charities to receive funds from the Miles Government to help the state’s flood victims in the wake of Cyclone Jasper. Source: Sky News Australia.
Aged care homes reaching for the stars
The latest star ratings show a sizeable improvement in the quality of aged care homes across the country, according to Commonwealth Government data. Source: Australian Ageing Agenda.
Maronite Eparchy demonstrates commitment to safeguarding
Key safeguarding policies are in place within the Maronite Eparchy of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, according to an audit focusing on the safeguarding of children released by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd today.
Secure accommodation ‘a human right, not a privilege’
The current housing crisis means careful planning is paramount while the National Housing and Homelessness Plan is being defined, writes Fr Andy Hamilton SJ. Source: Australian Jesuits.