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Discovery in church yard a reminder of Rottnest’s grim past
A pile of bones uncovered in the yard of a Catholic church on Rottnest Island have been revealed to be Indigenous remains, likely associated with the island’s grim past as a detention centre for Aboriginal men and boys. Source: The Australian.
Catholics urged to step up for National Walk for Truth
Catholic Social Services Victoria has thrown its support behind a national truth-telling process and is urging the broader Catholic community to join it in taking part in this month’s National Walk for Truth.
Indigenous Catholics share common experiences in New Zealand
Participants in the second International Conference on Catholic Indigenous have been struck by the similar experiences and a common resilience across the four participating nations. Source: NZCBC.
Indigenous Catholic conference opens in New Zealand
Delegates from Australia, Canada, the United States and the Vatican joined New Zealanders in Auckland yesterday for the opening day of the International Conference on Catholic Indigenous. Source: NZCBC.
New Zealand to host gathering of indigenous Catholics
New Zealand will host Church representatives from Australia, Canada and the United States next week at the second international gathering focused on enhancing ministry to Indigenous Catholics. Source: NZCBC.
Scholarship winners celebrate NAIDOC Week in Rome
Two First Nations students in Rome as winners of the 2025 Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship have shared their stories of family, culture and community at an event at the Australian Embassy to the Holy See. Source: Vatican News.
Message stick bears message of Christ’s healing and hope: Archbishop Comensoli
NAIDOC Week is being celebrated across Australia, and the Archdiocese of Melbourne is bookending the week that honours and celebrates the rich cultural heritage and contributions of First Nations peoples with a special Mass on each Sunday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
New map ‘will empower’ Indigenous ministries
Two new map layers are now available for each diocese and parish on the Australian Catholic Mapping Online 2021 Census maps, providing information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics and the birthplaces and languages of Australian Catholics. Source: National Centre for Pastoral Research.
Artificial intelligence technology a sight for sore eyes
Researchers have demonstrated how cutting-edge medical technology, including devices powered by artificial intelligence, can help to dramatically improve health outcomes in remote Indigenous communities. Source: UNDA.