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Partnership promotes interfaith ties in Pakistan
In a new partnership, Catholic Mission Australia is working with the Columban Mission Society to strengthen the Catholic healthcare system in Pakistan, helping to promote interfaith relations in the majority Muslim nation. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Story of orphan ‘tells us nothing is impossible with God’
After losing both her mother and father at the age of six, Irene Kedgley found a home with the Presentation Sisters in Sydney, living on the grounds of Domremy College Five Dock for 18 years. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Salesians welcome international leader to Australia during centenary year
The international head of the Salesians of Don Bosco has wrapped up an eight-day trip to Australia with a visit to Salesian College in Sunbury, Victoria, which is home to the motherhouse of the order in Australia.
‘Our community is lucky to be able to stand on the shoulders of the giants’
Patrician Brothers gathered with staff at All Saints College, Maitland this week as their community celebrated 140 years of ministry in Australia. Source: MNnews.Today.
General secretary elected provincial, to leave Bishops Conference
Fr Stephen Hackett MSC has been elected provincial superior of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in Australia and will conclude his time as general secretary of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in July. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Tiny town big on Benedictine hospitality
Western Australia’s monastery town, New Norcia, has made it to the last stage of the state’s Tiny Tourism Town award. Source: The Record.
Capuchins to leave two inner-city Brisbane parishes
The Capuchin Friars will withdraw from two inner-city Brisbane parishes in January next year. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Be sowers of hope, Pope tells religious women
Pope Francis has met with the Union of Major Superiors in Italy to mark their 70th Chapter and offered them three points of reflection on the important role they play, especially regarding women and synodality. Source: Vatican News.
Redemptorists in Ukraine mobilise to help community
A new video from apostolate Common Home TV depicts the reality of the war in Ukraine and those who remain in the country working for peace. Source: Redemptorists Oceania.