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Portrait of faith: Capturing the spirit of Archbishop Costelloe
Artist Paul Newton has unveiled his latest work – a portrait of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. Source: The Record.
‘One of Tasmania’s finest’ appointed Bishop of Ballarat
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the appointment of Fr Mark William Freeman as the ninth Bishop of Ballarat, Victoria. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Bishops urge communities to be peacemakers
As the Church’s Jubilee Year draws to a close, Australia’s Catholic Bishops have emphasised its theme of ‘pilgrims of hope’ in their annual Christmas messages, urging communities to be peacemakers.
Statement from ACBC President on Bondi tragedy
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said “the violence and horror” that descended on Bondi yesterday have “shaken Australians to the core”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Archbishop makes plea against ‘kill teams’ in aged care
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has criticised euthanasia laws in New South Wales following a failed attempt to overhaul the scheme, declaring faith-based aged-care facilities should not be forced to “host kill teams on site”. Source: The Australian.
Bishop urges youth to ‘make their home in Christ’
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival has been hailed as a time of listening, deepening of faith and friendship. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Conference president addresses Ukrainian Catholic leaders
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB met with members of the Permanent Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church who were meeting in Melbourne this week. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Bathurst Diocese ‘on journey of renewal’
Bathurst Bishop Michael McKenna has issued a new pastoral letter, inviting people of his diocese to a deeper engagement in the life and mission of the Church. Source: Bathurst Diocese.
How Australia could help ‘win the peace’
What role should Australia play in the reconstruction of Ukraine? That question was discussed at the launch of a new report in Canberra this week. Source: Ukrainian Eparchy.