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Parramatta Diocese to build new Catholic precinct
Parramatta Diocese has purchased land to build a new church and state-of-the-art Catholic precinct in the heart of Blacktown. Source: Catholic Outlook.
‘Culture of death’ taking hold in NSW
The annual report on euthanasia and assisted suicide in New South Wales reveals a disturbing 53 per cent increase in deaths over the past 12 months, Monica Doumit writes. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Chalmers ends energy rebates, says more ‘tough decisions’ coming
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned taxpayers of more tough decisions to help repair the budget and wean Australians off temporary financial sugar hits after the federal Government revealed it will not extend its $300 power bill subsidy. Source: The Age.
Institute passes second audit with flying colours
The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea is embedding a strong safeguarding culture, according to a new audit released today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
New head delighted to blend into Edmund Rice program
Edmund Rice Education Australia has appointed an experienced educator to lead the national expansion of its fast-growing BlendED program, which helps students who have disengaged from traditional schooling.
University to fund new research into health industry
Australian Catholic University will fund new research to understand the unique challenges faced by health and social services workers and care recipients.
Caritas scales up operations across Gaza
As a fragile ceasefire in Gaza enters its second month, Caritas Australia and partners remain committed to delivering life-saving assistance to communities devastated by years of conflict.
Pope prays for ‘reconciliation, nonviolence and peace’
Celebrating the feast of the Immaculate Conception as the Jubilee Year was ending, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Jubilee hope would “blossom in Rome and in every corner of the earth”, bringing with it reconciliation, nonviolence and peace. Source: CNS.
Keep on the grass: Vatican gardeners go electric
The Vatican’s gardeners have a new tool for maintaining the papal grounds: a custom-designed electric lawn mower bearing the Holy See’s coat of arms. Source: CNA.