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Aged Care

Ozcare to operate Darwin aged care facility

Plans are progressing for a new 120-bed aged care facility in Darwin, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing Queensland not-for-profit organisation Ozcare as the preferred provider. Source: CHA.

Health

FAMs helps faithful start a family

A new initiative of the Adelaide Archdiocese and Fertility Fundamentals Inc has given Catholics in South Australia increased access to information about fertility services that are aligned to their faith. Source: The Southern Cross.

Health Pope Leo XIV

Pope prays for the sick at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto

Pope Leo XIV prayed with the sick at the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens on yesterday, asking Our Lady of Lourdes to accompany all those who suffer in the world. Source: OSV News.

East Asia Eucharist

In Taiwan, Eucharistic adoration begins with a simple invitation

Eucharistic adoration is gaining traction in Taiwan through its National Eucharistic Congress, amid geopolitical tensions. Source: National Catholic Register.

Pope Leo XIV Seniors

Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

Pope Leo XIV has chosen “I will never forget you” as the theme for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life announced yesterday. Source: OSV News.

Abortion Queensland

Qld Government MP crosses floor during vote on abortion debate

A Queensland Government MP has taken the extraordinary step of crossing the floor of Parliament during a vote on abortion debate. Source: ABC News.

Safeguarding

Audit reveals ‘strong maturity in safeguarding approach across diocese’

Rockhampton Diocese has recently completed a review audit of its safeguarding policies and procedures, as part of its ongoing commitment to building a strong safeguarding culture. Source: ACSL.

Health Opinion

Why recognising care given by religious sisters matters

Policy reform rarely delivers neat moments of closure. That is why recent confirmation that religious sisters who deliver direct care count fully toward care minutes requirements is worth reflecting on, writes Alex Lynch. Source: CHA.

Eastern Churches

Solemn Mass marks significant moment for Maronite community

The Maronite Eparchy of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania gathered to celebrate the Feast of Saint Maroun at St Maroun’s Cathedral, Redfern, and to formally launch the Year of Prayer for Peace.