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Catholic organisations call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Marking the International Day of Peace yesterday, Caritas Australia convened a coalition of Catholic organisations to issue a united call for an immediate ceasefire and urgent humanitarian access in Gaza.
Catholic providers welcome $55m in federal grants
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed more than $55 million in government grants to support access to residential aged care facilities for local communities around the country.
Good things come in threes: Archbishop ordains new priests
The priest is not simply a “caretaker of sacred things” but is one who “gathers, protects, nurtures and gives life”, Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli said at the ordination to the priesthood of three men on Saturday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
‘Best day of my life’: Australian Augustinian meets ‘Fr Bob’
Parramatta Diocese’s parish engagement coordinator and Jubilee pilgrimage leader Rachael Kama experienced “the best day of my life” – celebrating Pope Leo’s birthday with him last week. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Indigenous assembly to focus on hope, healing and spirit of hope
A spirit of hope, healing and shared purpose will fill the Hunter Valley next week, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics from across Australia gather on Wonnarua Country for the 2025 NATSICC National Assembly. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Education employment program helping refugees to rebuild lives
A refugee from Afghanistan has begun a new chapter at a Brisbane Catholic school, joining the team through Brisbane Catholic Education and Multicultural Australia’s Work and Welcome program.
Families need support from Church and governments: Pope
The strength of families and their ability to thrive and witness as a “domestic church” require support from the wider Church and from governments, particularly in the face of poverty, Pope Leo XIV said on Friday. Source: CNS.
Vatican encourages revival of sainthood cause of cardinal
The beatification cause of Venerable Francis-Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan is receiving renewed attention from the Vatican 50 years after he was first imprisoned by the communist government of Vietnam, according to the cardinal’s sister. Source: CNA.
Myanmar bishop says civilians suffering as civil war continues
A bishop in Myanmar’s Rakhine state says civilians are suffering as the country’s civil war continues. Source: Vatican News.