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Initiatives aim to enhance student outcomes and staff wellbeing
Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) has launched two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and supporting staff wellbeing.
Former migrant worker named as Archbishop of Guam
The vice-president of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania, Bishop Ryan Jimenez, has been appointed by Pope Francis to be the new Archbishop of Agaña, Guam. Source: CathNews New Zealand.
Pope distressed over missile strikes on children’s hospital, school
Pope Francis has expressed “great sorrow” at the news about attacks on two medical centres in Kyiv, including the largest Ukrainian children’s hospital, as well as a school in Gaza. Source: Vatican News.
Pakistan court sentences Christian man to death for blasphemy
The chair of the Catholic Church’s National Commission for Justice and Peace in Pakistan has lambasted a court for passing the death sentence on a Christian man found guilty of blasphemy in connection with one of the worst atrocities against minorities in the country’s history. Source: Aid to the Church in Need.
Advocates push for umpire to regulate private health care pricing
After very public blows traded between hospital service St Vincent’s and insurer NIB, health advocates are lobbying for a private “umpire” charged with regulating prices and preventing future disputes. Source: The Australian.
Greens vow to push on with bid to banish Lord’s Prayer from Senate
The Greens have doubled down on calls to remove the Lord’s Prayer from Senate proceedings. Source: Canberra Times.
Big turnout as Indigenous faith community ‘keeps the fire burning’
It was standing room only at the Reconciliation Catholic Church in La Perouse for Mass on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, marking the first NAIDOC week since the defeat of the Voice to Parliament in October 2023. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Number of young Australians calling debt helpline hits record level
A record number of younger Australians are reaching out for financial help as rents and mortgage payments soar, according to new figures from the National Debt Helpline. Source: ABC News.
Acculturation seminar provides support for overseas priests
In a gathering to bridge cultures and strengthen faith, the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn recently hosted a seminar to introduce new priests to the vibrant tapestry of Australian life and Archdiocesan ministry. Source: Catholic Voice.