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Intergenerational choir’s performance solid as a rock
Generations came together in suburban Canberra to deliver a musical performance with a message of unity, truth and hope for Reconciliation Week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Darwin bishop says reconciliation a sacred responsibility for all Christians
As Australia observes National Reconciliation Week 2025, Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci says reconciliation is a sacred responsibility for all Christians and people of goodwill. Source: Darwin Diocese.
Vinnies restates its support for Uluru Statement
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia says it “recognises the past and present injustices experienced by First Nations people” and will “continue to work for legal reforms and the progressing of the Uluru Statement from the Heart”.
Great-great-grandmother taught by St Mary inspires school principal
If Emma Fowler is not the first Aboriginal Catholic school principal in South Australia, then she’s almost certainly the second or third. Source: The Southern Cross.
Indigenous academic describes how ‘old people taught me many things’
Community members, scholars and elders gathered at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus for the Lucy (Ngarbal) Marshall Oration of the Chair of Indigenous Knowledges.
Calma calls for changes to Closing the Gap strategy
The Aboriginal elder who introduced the Closing the Gap concept as a way to measure and reduce Indigenous disadvantage is urging a shift in the approach. Source: The Australian.
Formation of council creates new voice for Church in Kimberley
History was made in the Broome Diocese on the weekend as the new Kimberley Aboriginal Catholic Pastoral Council was formed.
Catholic organisations called to resume the journey
After a period of healing, reflection and discernment following the outcome of 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council and Caritas Australia are calling on Catholic organisations to rejoin the One Journey, Together initiative.
Productivity Commission says governments shirking “meaningful action” to close the gap
The Productivity Commission says governments are shirking “meaningful action” to close the gap, as new data reveals soaring rates of Indigenous imprisonment and ongoing failures to reduce rates of suicides and children in out-of-home care. Source: ABC News.