Aged care shortage looms as funding crisis worsens
A funding crisis is tipped to leave older Australians without thousands of aged care places over the next five years, building pressure on Labor and the Coalition to strike a deal on a new regime. Source: The Age.
Research team to explore lay models of Church leadership
Australian Catholic University theologians will team up with one of the country’s leading governance experts to contribute to the ongoing studies into lay leadership models in the Church, including the successful Ministerial Public Juridic Persons.
New figures show Victoria ‘desperately behind’ on public housing
Victoria has cemented its place as the worst state for affordable housing, new data reveals. Source: News.com.au.
Inaugural board pioneers new era in Catholic education
The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited board has held its inaugural meeting, marking the dawn of a new journey in Catholic education in the archdiocese. Source: Catholic Voice.
Genesian theatre invites sponsors to support move to new home
After 80 years of actors treading the boards at its city-centre Kent Street premises, the Genesian Theatre is inviting Sydney Catholics to sponsor a seat at its new home at St Joseph’s Parish in Rozelle. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Fr Greg makes a splash with 1500th open water swim
Melbourne priest Fr Greg Trythall has celebrated 1500 consecutive Sunday open-water swims. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pope prepares to embark on longest trip of his pontificate
Pope Francis will next week begin his two-week apostolic visit to Asia and Oceania, in a trip expected to include religious, economic and social contrasts. Source: CNS.
Shroud’s blood stains consistent with crucifixion: study
A new study from an Italian researcher that analysed the blood on the Shroud of Turin has found that the stains are consistent with the torture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospels. Source: CNA.
China’s recognition of bishop is ‘a fruit of dialogue’: Vatican
After five years of refusal, the Chinese Government has officially recognised Tianjin Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen, the Vatican announced. Source: OSV News.