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Sydney bishop to lead Rockhampton Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Daniel Meagher, auxiliary bishop of Sydney, as the eleventh bishop of the Diocese of Rockhampton. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Bishops call for 5 per cent rise in national minimum wage
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has argued for a 5 per cent rise in the national minimum wage. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Australian bishop appointed to Roman Curia
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop of Broken Bay Anthony Randazzo as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Church leaders watch for signs of stress in local communities
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a fuel supply taskforce to address an emerging fuel crisis from the war in Iran, Church leaders are watching out for signs of stress in their local communities. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Bishop Freeman ordained and installed in BallaratÂ
Ballarat Diocese has a new bishop, with the episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop Mark Freeman yesterday.
Bishops Commission meeting covers wide-ranging agenda
Social services, international aid, health and aged care were on the agenda for the annual meeting of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
New Archbishop of Brisbane ‘happily’ settling into the role
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay sat opposite ABC Radio’s Loretta Ryan for an hour, sharing stories from his life and vocation as well as his ideas for the archdiocese at a Brisbane Catholic Professionals lunch. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Ballarat bishop farewelled at Mass of Thanksgiving
Ballarat Diocese marked the conclusion of a chapter of leadership, pastoral care and dedicated service to the community with a Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Paul Bird CSsR as he retires as Bishop of Ballarat.Â
Bishops join call for peace in Middle East
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has joined Pope Leo XIV and many world leaders in expressing deep alarm at the escalating violence engulfing the Middle East.