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Seminarians begin year with ‘ministry to the marginalised’
The start of the academic year has been marked by both reflection and action for the five seminarians of the Parramatta Diocese’s Holy Spirit Seminary, who have immersed themselves in acts of service, including through ministering to the homeless as part of the Street Immersion program. Source: Catholic Outlook.
New teachers to learn how to care for their mental health
Efforts to safeguard the wellbeing of pre-service and graduate teachers have resulted in a new suite of evidence-based student resources and a 500 per cent surge in educators signing up for a pioneering teacher mental health unit. Source: ACU.
Vatican calls on Christians and Muslims to walk ‘side by side’
The Vatican has expressed its solidarity with Muslims participating in the Ramadan fast, noting that Catholics also fast and do penance during the season of Lent and inviting greater dialogue and friendship between people of the two religions. Source: CNA.
Concern among Christians grows as Indian state plans death penalty for conversions
The chief minister of an Indian state has said he plans to amend a law to provide capital punishment for those engaged in religious conversions, increasing safety concerns among Christians and Church workers in central India. Source: UCA News.
Pope issues audio message thanking those praying for his health
Pope Francis has remained stable for another day as he recovers from double pneumonia, releasing an audio message thanking those praying for him, as Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has joined prayer vigils at St Peter’s Square. Source: Vatican News/NCR/7 News.
Cathedral, churches closed as Alfred draws closer to landfall
Churches and schools across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales are cancelling Masses and events ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Alfred expected on Friday or Saturday. Source: Catholic Leader.
Inequality climbs to highest point in more than two decades
Inequality across the nation has climbed to its highest point in more than two decades as the incomes of high-paid Australians grow faster than those on lower wages and homeownership levels among young people collapse. Source: SMH.
Maronites condemn Mardi Gras depiction of Jesus, call for mutual respect
The Maronite Catholic Church has expressed concern over recent footage and images of a drag performer at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, which many interpreted as mocking Jesus Christ and His crucifixion.
Candidates forum highlights ‘pressing need’ for international aid
Caritas Australia has joined with other aid agencies and faith-based organisations to hold a candidates’ forum in western Sydney ahead of the federal election to highlight the pressing need for international aid in the current global climate.