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Digital Life In The Dioceses

Bringing faith and technology together to ‘awaken and transform’

Young Sydney Catholics will encounter the faith of Blessed Carlo Acutis – the first millennial saint – through the world’s first virtual reality experience dedicated to his life and legacy. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Religious Orders

Hobart Archdiocese finds new home for Vietnamese Sisters

Three Congregation of the Lovers of the Holy Cross QuiNhon Sisters living in Tasmania have recently moved from their residence in New Norfolk to their new home in Granton. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.

Bishops Pope Leo XIV

Your life, ministry must be marked by essential virtues, Pope tells bishops

A bishop is a man of deep faith who is filled with hope and stays close to his people, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.

Middle East

Funerals held for 25 Christians killed by suicide bomber in Syria

In a scene marked by deep sorrow and righteous anger, churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St Elias Church in Damascus on Sunday. Source: CNA.

Euthanasia North America

Euthanasia unit forced on Catholic-run hospital in Canada

A government-ordered euthanasia facility forced onto a Catholic-run hospital campus in Canada is now in full operation. Source: OSV News.

Ordination Pope Leo XIV

Melbourne deacon to be ordained by Pope Leo

A Melbourne deacon has been selected to be ordained to the priesthood by Pope Leo XIV at St Peter’s Basilica this Friday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Middle East

Trump says both Israel and Iran violated ceasefire agreement

Israel and Iran both violated a ceasefire agreement, United States President Donald Trump said yesterday, a significant setback to his attempt at ending the conflict. Source: OSV News.

Bishops Eastern Rite

Cardinal Bychok takes possession of his titular church in Rome 

Cardinal Mykola Bychok CSsR took possession of his titular church in Rome in an official ceremony on Sunday. Source: Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Appointment Modern Slavery

Sister to lead anti-slavery organisation

Good Samaritan Sister Sarah Puls has been appointed national executive officer for ACRATH, one of Australia’s leading grassroots organisations working to end human trafficking and slavery. Source: The Good Oil.