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Sr Jane uses creative window to know the Bible
- By CathNews Team
- . 27 October 2022
When graphic designer Sr Jane Maisey RSJ hears of a need into which she can pour her artistic talents, it is an invitation that she cannot turn down. Source: NZ Catholic.
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Biden ‘gravely wrong’ to push abortion, Catholic bishops say
- By CathNews Team
- . 27 October 2022
President Joe Biden must end his “single-minded” abortion extremism and see the humanity in unborn children, the United States bishops said this week. Source: CNA.
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Ireland could lose one quarter of its priests in next 15 years
- By CathNews Team
- . 27 October 2022
New figures on clerical numbers in Ireland show that a quarter of all priests serving in the Church are expected to retire over the next 15 years. Source: The Tablet.
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Catholic sector welcomes $560m funding boost
- By CathNews Team
- . 25 October 2022
Catholic Social Services Australia has welcomed an additional $560 million in funding for domestic violence, Indigenous services and housing to be announced in tonight’s federal Budget.
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Catholic Schools launches ‘bold and ambitious’ plan
- By CathNews Team
- . 25 October 2022
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools has launched its inaugural strategic plan, following an extensive process of consultation and development.
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Aged care workers band together during floods
- By CathNews Team
- . 25 October 2022
Aged care staff living in flood-ravaged areas in Victoria’s Hume region have banded together to support each other – and their older clients – through the crisis. Source: VMCH.
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One million homes to be built under accord
- By CathNews Team
- . 25 October 2022
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will use tonight’s federal Budget to outline plans for a housing accord between governments and private industry to build up to one million homes, with a particular focus on affordable homes. Source: The Age.
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Funds approved for South Australia’s euthanasia laws
- By CathNews Team
- . 25 October 2022
Specialist pharmacists and “care navigators” are being recruited with South Australia allocating $18 million over five years to implement new euthanasia laws. Source: AAP.
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UN inspectors locked out of Australian prisons
- By CathNews Team
- . 25 October 2022
Australia’s human rights reputation is in jeopardy after a United Nations anti-torture subcommittee suspended its visit when it was denied access to jails in New South Wales and inpatient units in Queensland. Source: The Guardian.