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Asylum-Seekers Opinion

Good Sams join campaign for royal commission into immigration detention

As a democratic society we cannot perpetuate the unjust and inhumane treatment of thousands of refugees and asylum-seekers in Australia who remain stateless, writes Sr Catherine McCahill SGS. Source: The Good Oil. 

First Nations Opinion

Shared opportunity to build a more just Australia

A failed referendum leaves many Indigenous Australians feeling unheard, but hope remains. This year’s NAIDOC Week takes on even greater significance as a time to reflect on how to build a more just Australia, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Eureka Street.

First Nations Opinion

Time to learn lessons of Voice referendum failure: Fr Frank Brennan

The Voice to Parliament referendum result was a disaster for the country and a tragedy for First Australians. It’s time to confront what went wrong before we all start forgetting what really went on, writes Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: The Australian.

Opinion Palliative Care

Palliative care needs greater support and vision: CHA

National Palliative Care Week (May 19-25) provides an important opportunity to raise awareness about palliative care, in particular the top-quality physical and spiritual care offered by Catholic providers all over Australia, writes Bridget Meney. Source: Catholic Health Australia.

Education Opinion

Teachers provide faith, hope and love: Dr Simons

Schools play an important role in a world with a growing sense of uncertainty, writes Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools executive director Ed Simons. Source: Herald Sun.

Bishops Opinion

Respond to violence and fear with prayer and peace: Archbishop Fisher

Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP called the stabbing of Assyrian Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and Fr Isaac Royel “shocking and has caused distress to many in the community”. Source: Crux.

Opinion

Productivity Commission report sees little value in religion

The Productivity Commission’s draft report on philanthropy represents a major attack on Catholic and other faith-based schools, religious charities and – ultimately – on religion itself, writes Zed Seselja. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Family Violence Opinion

New report says respect the key to ending domestic violence

Is breaking the “man box” the key to ending domestic violence, asks Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Eureka Street.

Lent Opinion

Lent a chance to embrace discomfort for a greater outcome

As creatures of comfort we rarely court hardships, but Lent gives us an opportunity to give something up for a greater outcome, writes Justine Toh. Source: The Guardian.