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Puzzles puzzle solved
What to do with 45 completed jigsaw puzzles? Hobart Archbishop Emeritus Adrian Doyle decided to donate the puzzles that kept him busy during the Covid period to Catholic schools. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
No bishop walks alone: Pope
Everyone needs to feel there is room for them in their bishop’s heart, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Archbishop encourages parishes to ‘lean into’ their uniqueness
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay sees the Holy Spirit moving in inspiring and encouraging ways across southeast Queensland as he marks his first year since his installation at St Stephen’s Cathedral on September 11. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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.
New bishop outlines mission for Military Ordinariate
Bishop Stuart Hall was consecrated on Saturday as Bishop of Australia’s Military Ordinariate at Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral, where he was ordained a priest almost 40 years ago and more recently served as dean. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
New bishop to strengthen ties with Catholic Defence families
Bishop-elect Stuart Hall, a former director-general of the Navy chaplaincy, will this weekend be ordained a bishop for the Military Ordinariate, bringing decades of experience serving alongside Navy personnel. Source: Navy News.
Archbishop Fisher calls for balance on freedom to protest
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has criticised some judges and activists for treating the freedom to protest as a “trumping power” over all other rights, enshrining weekly pro-Palestine protests above the common good and social cohesion. Source: The Australian.
Queensland bishops visit communities to show support
Queensland’s bishops shared moments of faith, reflection and joy with people in Townsville and Palm Island as well as a special visit to Fantome Island during a three-day meeting last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Bishops seek focus on social cohesion
Australia’s Catholic bishops have urged a renewed focus on ways to make Australia a more cohesive society. Source: ACBC Media Blog.