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Overseas placements give teaching students global perspective
The University of Notre Dame Australia is leading the way in international opportunities for future teachers, offering a first-in-Australia program that enables Bachelor of Primary and Secondary Education students to undertake practical teaching placements in Europe.
Abuse survivor says Pope ‘horrified’ by his story
An Irish survivor of clerical sexual abuse has shared his story in a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Source: EWTN News.
Pope adds St John Henry Newman feast day to universal calendar
Pope Leo XIV has added the feast day of St John Henry Newman to the General Roman Calendar so that “his Optional Memorial be celebrated by all on 9 October”. Source: OSV News.
SSPX to consecrate new bishops without papal mandate
The traditionalist Society of St Pius X says it will proceed with the consecration of new bishops in July, a move without a papal mandate that could lead to an automatic excommunication. Source: Catholic Review.
Second auxiliary bishop appointed for Perth
Pope Leo XIV last night appointed Perth priest Fr Nelson Po as an auxiliary bishop for the Perth Archdiocese. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Care delivered by religious sisters to be formally recognised
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to ensure personal care minutes delivered by religious sisters in aged care homes are formally recognised and count towards mandated targets.
Vacant corner of Bendigo to become vibrant precinct
Demolition has been completed and the Cathedral Square development beside Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral is now officially on course. Source: Sandpiper.
Opposition backs government adviser’s call to fix school curriculum
The federal Opposition has backed a government adviser’s call for the national school curriculum to focus on foundational skills, as one-third of children struggle to read. Source: The Australian.
Vinnies’ tech collaboration help students connect
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has launched a collaboration with One Foundation to provide laptops to people in need. Source: The Catholic Weekly.