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Pope tells new bishops to promptly address abuse claims
Pope Leo XIV told 192 new bishops from around the world that they must respond promptly to allegations of inappropriate or abusive behaviour by priests. Source: CNS.
New archbishop looks forward to serving the Church in Brisbane
Archbishop Shane Mackinlay was welcomed by the people of Brisbane at his installation Mass at St Stephen’s Cathedral yesterday. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Australia’s new bishops attend formation course, meet Pope
Bishops ordained to the episcopate in the past year, including five Australian bishops, attended a formation course in Rome this week, which concluded yesterday with an audience with Pope Leo XIV. Source: Vatican News.
Archbishop Coleridge faces retirement with ‘mixed feelings’
Archbishop Mark Coleridge says he faces his retirement on Thursday with “very mixed feelings” of loss, anticipation and what he calls the “sneaky working of grace”. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Archbishop calls for ‘better, more hospitable Australia’
Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse has called for Australians to reject fear and stereotypes in the wake of nationwide anti-immigration protests, urging a spirit of hospitality and hope instead. Source: Catholic Voice.
Catholics called to ‘welcome, support, and embrace’ immigrants
Australia’s Catholic bishops have issued a statement on immigration, commemorating a landmark pastoral letter released 75 years ago. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Former shepherd of Australia’s Ukrainian Eparchy dies at 82
The leader of Australia’s Ukrainian Eparchy for more than three decades, Bishop Peter Stasiuk CSsR AM, has died aged 82. Source: Broken Bay News.
Bishops hope social justice statement ‘finds a place in people’s hearts’
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris hopes this year’s Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Social Justice Statement will not sit on a shelf but “find a place in people’s hearts”. Source: Catholic Voice.
New Archbishop of Hobart installed
The new Archbishop of Hobart Anthony Ireland was installed yesterday during a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Hobart, attended by close to 600 people, including bishops, clergy and lay people from around the country. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.