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WA educator honoured in King’s Birthday list
Catholic Education WA executive director Wayne Bull has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia as part of the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List. Source: CEWA.
‘Green Patriarch’ honoured for exceptional ecological leadership
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople has been honoured with the Laudato Si’ Award for his exceptional ecological leadership, particularly his profound influence on Pope Francis. Source: Vatican News.
Prison chaplain awarded highest papal honour
After more than 30 years of unwavering service, Sr Mary O’Shannassy SGS has retired from her role as senior chaplain of the CatholicCare prison ministry team in Victoria. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Honorary degree for founding governor of Notre Dame Australia
An honorary doctor of letters degree has been awarded to the University of Notre Dame Australia’s founding governor Peter Prendiville for his exceptional contribution to the university since its inception.
Catholics’ service recognised in Australia Day honours
A number of Catholics were honoured in this year’s Australia Day awards including former long-serving Liberal minister the late Kevin Andrews, who was posthumously made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Arresting tale of Sister appointed an AM
It might be unusual for a religious sister who has just been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), but one of Sr Jane Irene Keogh CSB’s fondest memories is of being arrested. Source: ABC News.
Jesuit awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom to visit Australia
A Jesuit who will visit Australia on a speaking tour in October has been awarded the United States’ highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Source: CNA.
Catholics recognised in Australia Day Honours List
Many Catholics were recognised for their outstanding service to the community in the annual Australia Day Honours List announced on Friday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope grants papal honour to Armidale Catholic
Armidale’s Robert Locke was invested as a Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St Gregory the Great this week – an honour granted to him by Pope Francis. Source: Armidale Diocese.