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Faith communities called to become ‘schools of communion’
Nearly 300 people gathered for the Archdiocese of Adelaide’s 2024 Diocesan Assembly, with Archbishop Patrick O’Regan calling for local faith communities to become “schools of communion”. Source: The Southern Cross.
Catholic school teacher remembered as ‘friend and mentor to many’
A former principal and semi-retired teacher has died after falling through a school roof in Melbourne’s inner west last week. Source: The Age.
Refugee support hub finds new home with Brisbane Archdiocese
Mengistu Hailu says life as an asylum-seeker is like “walking in darkness” and the Romero Centre in Brisbane’s Dutton Park is “truly a beacon of light” for hundreds of children and adults. Source: The Catholic Leader.
International experts to speak at Canon Law Society conference
The Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand has announced its 57th annual conference will take place September 2-5 at Rydges South Bank, Brisbane.The Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand has announced its 57th annual conference will take place September 2-5 at Rydges South Bank, Brisbane.
New bursary honours education and mission leader
Yarra Theological Union, a college of the University of Divinity, is honouring the late education and mission leader Therese D’Orsa by naming a new education bursary in honour of her contribution to the Church.
Government defends cost of living measures
The Albanese Government is defending its cost of living handouts, including tax cuts for all taxpayers which come into effect today, against fears they will fuel inflation and lead to higher interest rates. Source: news.com.au.
Synod secretariat meets Pope as planning for Assembly progresses
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and fellow members of the General Secretariat for the Synod on Synodality have met Pope Francis as they worked on preparations for October’s general assembly. Source: Catholic Weekly.
More than 100 people die in three months under NSW euthanasia laws
A New South Wales Government report on voluntary assisted dying has found 131 deaths have been linked with the service since its introduction. Source: ABC News.
Driver charged after truck crashes into Catholic school classroom
A truck has ploughed through 19 cars and into a southwest Sydney Catholic school classroom in a shocking crash that miraculously only caused minor injuries. Source: Daily Telegraph.