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Papal knighthoods honour ‘exemplary service’ to Church
Brisbane Archdiocese Chancellor Pat Mullins and Australian Catholic University Chancellor Martin Daubney have been awarded papal honours, conferred in recent ceremonies. Source: Catholic Leader.
Parishioners prepare for feast day after receiving relic
Six months after receiving a first-class relic of St Faustina Kowalska and installing her statue, St Luke’s Parish in Sydney’s Revesby is preparing for Divine Mercy Sunday. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Students learn value of stillness and silence from global meditation leader
High school students were given a rare opportunity to hear from the Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation, Laurence Freeman, last month, when the Benedictine monk visited Canberra to share his insights on faith, focus and finding balance. Source: Catholic Voice.
Probing the relationships of adult children with parents
Estranged siblings who reunite after years apart are forced to confront unresolved tensions and reevaluate their strained relationships with their emotionally distant parents in this comedy-drama. Source: Australian Catholics.
NZ convention inspires and teaches youth leaders
Dozens of leaders of Catholic youth ministry from throughout Aotearoa New Zealand received formation, connection and renewal at a convention last month. Source: NZ Catholic/CathNews NZ.
Holy See, Philippines celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. honoured Filipino migrants, dubbed “smugglers of the faith” by the late Pope Francis, as the Philippines and the Holy See celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Source: UCA News.
Pope welcomes ceasefire, says only negotiation can end war
Pope Leo XIV yesterday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war and urged negotiation and prayer to end the war in the Middle East. Source: EWTN News.
Doctors warn tool to determine aged care funding ‘clinically insufficient’
A damning investigation into a controversial tool used to determine aged care funding found it to be “clinically insufficient” and in danger of under-assessing the needs of vulnerable seniors. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Community celebrates 40th anniversary of proclamation of diocese
As the Church continues to rejoice in the Easter season and the Risen Lord, the community of Broken Bay gathered yesterday for a moment of thanksgiving.