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Safeguarding body backs calls for reform to Working with Children checks
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has endorsed the call by the Federal Education Minister Jason Clare to urgently implement reforms to the Working with Children Checks system.
World Youth Day Cross and Icon to return to Australia for youth festival
The official World Youth Day Cross and Icon will arrive in Melbourne as a highlight of the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival, in a special celebration of faith and unity.
BJ completes journey from broccolini farm to priesthood
In a heartwarming celebration of faith and dedication, BJ Perrett was ordained a priest last night at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Toowoomba. Source: Diocese of Toowoomba.
New map ‘will empower’ Indigenous ministries
Two new map layers are now available for each diocese and parish on the Australian Catholic Mapping Online 2021 Census maps, providing information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics and the birthplaces and languages of Australian Catholics. Source: National Centre for Pastoral Research.
Pope calls for concrete actions to protect environment
Ravaging the earth and creating environmental injustices are not what God had in mind when he entrusted creation to humanity, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of Prayer for Creation. Source: CNS/OSV News
Interfaith gathering an opportunity to think globally, act locally
Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse has hosted his annual interfaith luncheon, saying that the global situation was a good reason to come together at the local level and pray for peace. Source: Catholic Voice.
Areté Centre opens applications for 2026 missionary program
The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership has opened applications for the 2026 intake of its acclaimed Foundations of Missionary Leadership program for Catholics seeking to deepen their faith and be formed to lead with purpose in today’s Church.
Reject all that leads us away from Christ: Pope
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for formation in discernment. Source: Vatican News.
Pixar space adventure a treat, if not a classic
Intriguing connections are made and emotional insights provided in the course of the animated adventure Elio. While this Pixar production doesn’t necessarily rise to the rank of a classic, as some of that studio’s productions have, it is certainly a treat — and one that’s appropriate for all but the tiniest movie fans. Source: OSV News.