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Evangelisation circles a ‘catalyst for continuing renewal’
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 18 April 2024
Parishes within the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese will benefit greatly from the creation of evangelisation circles in the archdiocese’s Year of the Holy Spirit, according to Roger Paul. Source: Catholic Voice.
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Temperance the secret to enjoying every good thing: Pope
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 18 April 2024
Exercising the virtue of temperance is not a recipe for a boring life, Pope Francis said yesterday, but the secret to enjoying every good thing. Source: CNS.
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Security expert calls for more protection for Norh American churches
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 18 April 2024
An assault on a Texas priest – along with recent incidents at Catholic churches in North America – highlights the need for parishes to implement more robust security measures, says a security expert. Source: OSV News.
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India urged to scrap anti-conversion laws after polls
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 18 April 2024
A United Kingdom-based Christian advocacy group has urged India to repeal the sweeping anti-conversion laws enacted by about a dozen states after the national polls. Source: UCA News.
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Respond to violence and fear with prayer and peace: Archbishop Fisher
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 17 April 2024
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP called the stabbing of Assyrian Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and Fr Isaac Royel “shocking and has caused distress to many in the community”. Source: Crux.
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Pope, Council of Cardinals continue discussion of women in the Church
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 17 April 2024
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals this week continued discussions about the role of women in the Church, listening to women experts, including a professor who spoke about how culture impacts women’s roles and status. Source: CNS.
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Sri Lankans still waiting for justice five years after bomb attack
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 17 April 2024
Five years on from the Easter Sunday bomb attack in Sri Lanka, victims are still awaiting justice and urging Australian Catholics to pray for them. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
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Susan Pascoe AM accepts Honorary Doctorate from ACU
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 17 April 2024
Susan Pascoe has accepted an Honorary Doctorate from Australian Catholic University, conferred in recognition of her years of service in Australia and overseas in the fields of education, public administration, charity, religion, and community.
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Six new icons glow with the glory of God at Holy Spirit Seminary
- By Rebecca Comini
- . 17 April 2024
Six new icons now light the way to the heart of the prayer life of Holy Spirit Provincial Seminary in Queensland. Source: The Catholic Leader.