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‘Reclaim the classroom’: School discipline goes back to basics
Students will face a stricter disciplinary regime at Melbourne’s Catholic schools in a bid to “reclaim the classroom” from social media, unruly behaviour, inattention and disrespect. Source: The Age.
Aged care reforms too important to be rushed
The Albanese Government’s decision to delay the start date of the new Aged Care Act is a welcome move, writes Laura Haylen. Source: Catholic Health Australia.
Surfing priest rescues father and son caught in rip
A West Australian priest has rescued a father and son who were struggling to swim at a tourist hotspot in the state’s far north. Source: ABC News.
ACU study finds parents need to screen their kids’ screen time
Children who spend excessive time on screens are at greater risk of developing mood and behaviour problems, new Australian Catholic University research has found.
Multicultural Mass celebrates birth of Church and cultural diversity
Toowoomba Diocese’s celebration of Pentecost this year was both a celebration of the birth of the Catholic Church and the rich cultural diversity of the local community.
Young people told “blessed’ doesn’t mean a free coffee or a new car
YouTube influencer and Franciscan Father Casey Cole spoke to a group of young Brisbane Catholics about the real meaning of a blessed life at a Reclaim event last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Papal diplomats must always defend poor and religious freedom: Pope
Every papal diplomat must let people know that the Church is always on the side of the marginalised and is ready to face everything “out of love”, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Bishops offer prayers as Austria mourns victims of high school shooting
After one of the worst shooting rampages in Austria’s history, the European country has been “shattered,” with bishops offering prayers and support to victims’ families. Source: OSV News.
Fr Rupnik’s mosaics removed from Vatican News
Vatican News has removed artwork by Fr Marko Rupnik — the once-renowned mosaicist now accused of abusing more than two dozen women — from its website. Source: Catholic Review.