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Australian Catholic Bishops Conference elects new vice president
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has a new vice president after elections in Sydney. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Bishop Ingham ‘a man of deep faith, rich in human qualities’
Former Wollongong Bishop Peter Ingham, “a spiritual father of the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands”, died on April 26, aged 83. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Bishop Umbers can officially call Australia home
Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Richard Umbers swapped Marmite for Vegemite a long time ago but now can officially call Australia home. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Respond to violence and fear with prayer and peace: Archbishop Fisher
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP called the stabbing of Assyrian Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and Fr Isaac Royel “shocking and has caused distress to many in the community”. Source: Crux.
Bishops offers prayers and condolences in wake of Bondi attack
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has offered its prayers and condolences in the wake of Saturday’s Bondi Junction attack. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Church in Scotland shocked by sudden death bishop-designate
The Church in Scotland is in shock at the sudden death of the new bishop-designate of Dunkeld just days before his ordination service. Source: The Tablet.
Bishops commend document on human dignity for study and reflection
Australia’s Catholic bishops have acknowledged the release of the document, Dignitas Infinita, and commended it for study and reflection. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Light in a darkened world: Bishops release Easter messages
While war and crises rage in the world today, Christ is alive and present, bringing light and offering hope to troubled times. This is a common theme in the Easter messages of Australia’s Catholic bishops.
Archbishop Fisher warns role of religion under attack
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has warned the ability of Australians to “gather, speak freely, pray together and undertake works of service for others” is being reduced “slice by slice”, as he calls on political leaders to protect religious freedoms. Source: The Australian.