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Support for treaty nosedives after Voice referendum
Only a third of voters believe the Commonwealth should pursue a treaty-making process with Indigenous Australians or establish a “truth-telling” commission, with support for the remaining ambitions of the Uluru Statement languishing in the aftermath of the Voice referendum. Source: The Age.
Abbot rejects ’emergency’ talk in favour of language of grace
Prominent Benedictine monk Abbot Christopher Jamison was in Sydney recently to explore some of the themes of his new book about grace and language, and how the two play a key role in public and private discourse today. Source: The Good Oil.
Celebration: Sisters of Mercy are 100 years Young
Mercy Health is celebrating 100 years of service of the Sisters of Mercy in the local community of Young, NSW, through a month-long celebration this November.
How good art leads people to the truth of God
What has art to do with culture? Should the Church be concerned with art and beauty when there is so much else to attend to? And why does some modern art seem so ugly? These were some of the questions posed at a recent God and Beer event in Melbourne. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vatican partners with Volkswagen to deliver all-electric car fleet
The Vatican has announced that it is partnering with the car manufacturer Volkswagen to introduce an all-electric, zero-impact car fleet in the Vatican by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, a goal established by Pope Francis in 2020. Source: CNA.
UK bishops elevate St Winefride’s Well to national shrine status
The bishops of England and Wales have elevated St Winefride’s Well to the status of a national shrine. Source: Catholic Herald.
Vinnies calls for Government action over rental crisis
The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Albanese Government to implement “workable solutions” to fix the availability and affordability of rental properties in both urban centres and regional areas.
Caritas launches petition calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Caritas Australia has echoed a statement from Caritas Internationalis, which expresses deep concern about the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law unfolding in the Holy Land.
Notre Dame strengthens ties with South West Sydney
The University of Notre Dame Australia is providing more education and training opportunities to South West Sydney residents, with the opening of a new study centre in Oran Park.