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Dominicans make ‘painful decision’ to leave Canberra
- . 21 December 2022
After 60 years in Canberra, the Dominican Friars have announced the order will leave the capital at the end of November 2023. Source: Catholic Voice.
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Good tidings after family tragedy
- . 21 December 2022
Eight months after their parents were killed in a car crash, Bhava and Palvith are smiling again – thanks largely to the support of their aunt, friends, the Indian community and St Bernadette’s School in Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.
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Maronite Eparchy unveils plans for Golden Jubilee celebrations
- . 20 December 2022
The Maronite Eparchy of Australia will celebrate its Golden Jubilee next year under the theme, “The Maronites in Australia: A Journey of Holiness and Openness”.
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International nativity display strengthens ecumenical bonds
- . 20 December 2022
An Inuit nativity from northern Canada, a Slovakian nativity made from corn husks and a nativity in an emu egg were just a few of more than 150 scenes on display at a nativity exhibition in Canberra. Source: Catholic Voice.
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Adelaide parish says ‘So Long, Farewell’ to MSCs
- . 15 December 2022
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart may have departed Adelaide’s Henley Beach parish, but the legacy of their 64-year contribution will live on. Source: The Southern Cross.
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Special Mass marks reopening of Hobart’s St Mary’s Cathedral
- . 9 December 2022
St Mary’s Cathedral in Hobart has been officially reopened after extensive restoration work over the past five months. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
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Great night in: First-century dinner and the greatest show on earth
- . 7 December 2022
Maitland-Newcastle Diocese parishioners have gathered weekly for the past two months to share an authentic first-century meal and watch a series about the life of Jesus and his disciples. Source: MNnews.Today.
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History made as Goulburn’s Old Cathedral reopens it doors
- . 1 December 2022
After a 40-year renovation and in the year of its 150th anniversary, the doors of Sts Peter and Paul’s Old Cathedral in Goulburn were officially reopened to the public yesterday. Source: Catholic Voice.
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Molong’s Ukrainian refugees return the favour
- . 28 November 2022
Little did the volunteers preparing a home for Ukrainian refugees in central west New South Wales know that just weeks later they would find themselves homeless and in need of charity from those they had welcomed. Source: The Catholic Weekly.