Legal Matters
Legal Matters
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Cardinal Pell to learn his fate on Tuesday
The High Court will hand down its judgment on Cardinal George Pell’s appeal next Tuesday in what will be his last chance of freedom. Source: The Australian.
Easter
Easter
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Easter services to be broadcast on free-to-air TV
Catholics around Australia will be able to watch Easter services at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney live on national television. Source: Sydney Archdiocese.
Employment
Employment
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JobKeeper package ‘vital’ to charity sector
Catholic Social Services Australia supports the Government’s JobKeeper announcement but says amendments will be necessary to protect thousands of jobs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holy Week
Holy Week
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Christians invited to 'Palm Your Place'
Since churches can't be adorned with palms branches this Sunday, Brisbane Catholic Steven Bird has a plan to cover the front of his home instead. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Early Education
Early Education
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Catholic sector welcomes $1.6bn relief package
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced childcare will be free so parents can continue working during the COVID-19 pandemic, a move welcomed by the National Catholic Education Commission. Source: ABC News.
Holy Land
Holy Land
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Good Friday Holy Land collection postponed
The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September because of the suspension of public Masses in many places in the world due to the coronavirus. Source: CNA.
Parish Life
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Prayer kits encourage faith at home
Home prayer kits that include a small jar of holy water and blessed candle have proved a hit at St Bernard’s parish in Batemans Bay in the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn. Source: Catholic Voice.
Review Rewind
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Tolkien biopic no Lord of the Rings
A coming of age tale about Middle Earth creator and author John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, Tolkien delivers a healthy dose of fan service wrapped in a handsome period drama. Source: ACOFB
Francis
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Pope moved by photo of ‘parked’ homeless
During his live-streamed daily morning Mass yesterday, Pope Francis prayed that the coronavirus pandemic may awaken people’s consciences to the plight of homeless men and women suffering in the world. Source: Crux.
Media Releases
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