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Bringing Indigenous communities closer to the Church
The Canberra-Goulburn Catholic Women’s Taskforce and Aboriginal Catholic Mission will host a workshop on Aboriginal culture to enhance cultural understanding and promote a welcoming environment. Source: Catholic Voice.
Catholics to celebrate Indigenous contributions to the Church
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council has released a resource kit for the Church’s celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday on July 7.
Elder’s 40-year fight to bring home remains of Indigenous Australians
Kamilaroi elder Bob Weatherall has spent more than 40 years lobbying for the repatriation of remains of Indigenous Australians held in museums and universities. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Program helps First Nations students ‘Step Up’ to university life
While most Year 12 students are diligently navigating the final stretch of secondary school, Rhys Bachmann is already charting his path to university. Source: The Catholic Leader.
First Nations equality more urgent now than ever: Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society says failures in meeting Closing the Gap targets and in advancing the goals of the Uluru Statement from the Heart highlight that the need for First Nations people to achieve equality is now more urgent than ever.
Aboriginal consultant a ‘passionate advocate’ for heritage and culture
Preserving culture and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members is of utmost importance to CatholicCare Tasmania’s Alarna Page. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Time to learn lessons of Voice referendum failure: Fr Frank Brennan
The Voice to Parliament referendum result was a disaster for the country and a tragedy for First Australians. It’s time to confront what went wrong before we all start forgetting what really went on, writes Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: The Australian.
Church has pivotal role to play in ongoing journey of reconciliation
The journey to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is not easy, but the Catholic Church remains hopeful of healing. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit
Australia’s Catholic bishops have approved a liturgy that incorporates elements of Aboriginal language and culture. Source: ACBC Media Blog.