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NZ bishops urge world leaders to work for ‘true’ peace
The New Zealand Catholic bishops have issued a pastoral statement on “Fighting Hopelessness in the Jubilee Year of Hope”. Source: NZCBC.
Jubilee event combines piety, statues and Roman ruins
Under a strong spring sun, hundreds of men processed past ancient Roman ruins carrying statues of the crucified Christ and his sorrowful mother on heavy wood bases. Source: CNS.
Australian benefactors arrive in Rome for Jubilee year pilgrimage
More than 1000 benefactors of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need from 23 different countries – including 25 benefactors from Australia – have arrived in Rome for a Jubilee year pilgrimage starting today.
Rome Mass celebrates Jubilee of People with Disabilities
In a mix of joy, excitement and sadness, families, associations and individuals from all over the world celebrated the Jubilee of People with Disabilities with a Mass yesterday in Rome’s Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. Source: OSV News.
New Bishop of Bunbury opens hospital’s ‘Door of Hope’
In his first public action as the new Bishop of Bunbury, Bishop George Kolodziej SDS opened a “Door of Hope” at St John of God Bunbury Hospital. Source: The Record.
Francis first pope to open Holy Door without living to close it
With his death on Monday, Pope Francis marked yet another first in the history of the Catholic Church: he became the first pope to open the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica without living to close it. Source: NCR Online.
Pilgrims learn skills to keep others staying alive
Just outside the walls of the Vatican, the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” blared through speakers as healthcare workers tapped out chest compressions to the beat. Source: CNS.
Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims of Hope website launched
A website to help Catholics celebrate the Jubilee year has been launched by the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry. Source: ACBC.
Principals prepare for Jubilee Year pilgrimage
Catholic Schools Broken Bay principals are preparing for a Jubilee Year pilgrimage, which will be the culmination of an innovative professional development and formation program that will also benefit students.