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We can build communities where every person is safe: Bishop Bennet
Catholics around Australia will mark Safeguarding Sunday on September 13, with the theme, “Love Protects”, recognising that safeguarding is a practical expression of Christian love. Source: ACBC.
‘Better than socks’: Conference touted as perfect Father’s Day gift
There is a fair chance the socks you buy your father this Sunday will be at the bottom of a drawer by Christmas. Michael Jaksic has a suggestion that might fare better. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Food for thought: Mary’s Meals help students to progress
Mary’s Meals, the global school feeding charity’s latest Impact Report shows how nutritious daily meals served in places of learning are helping children attend class, concentrate and progress, while also supporting local economies. Source: The Record.
Remains of Church leaders return home to Timor-Leste
After decades away from their homeland, the mortal remains of three former Church leaders who accompanied the people of Timor-Leste through war, occupation and the struggle for self-determination have returned to the country they served. Source: Vatican News.
Intense family drama with a secret at its heart
This British drama’s Internet Movie Database synopsis of & Sons, “A writer tries to reconnect with his sons”, must be one of the mightiest understatements of a synopsis. This is an intense drama, centred on one of Bill Nighy’s most outstanding performances. Source: Australian Catholics.
Government’s move poses risk to older Australians and aged care providers: CHA
The government’s decision to impose a real-terms funding cut on aged care providers across the country poses a serious risk to quality care for older Australians and must be revisited immediately, Catholic Health Australia said today.
Engage in current events with your heart: Pope
The faithful are called to leave behind “all passivity and indifference” toward current events and the lives of others, especially amid the “rapid and profound changes we are experiencing today”, Pope Leo XIV said at his audience. Source: OSV News.
Call for overseas priests to be given higher visa priority
Brisbane Archdiocese is raising questions with the Australian Government over ministerial direction 119, which has seen international priests tumble to the bottom of visa processing queues. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Questions raised over flow-on effects of private school funding cuts
More than 1000 private schools will be stripped of more than $800m by 2029 by the federal government, raising fears about the possibility of fee increases and program cuts. Source: Daily Telegraph.