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Review aims to expose ‘invisible’ barriers faced by migrants
For the first time, migrants can use their native tongue to warn the Commonwealth Government about the barriers they face after arriving in Australia. Source: SBS News.
Ridsdale’s jail term extended over 72nd victim
A magistrate has told paedophile Gerald Ridsdale he will “probably die in custody” as he increased the 89-year-old former priest’s jail term by one year for abusing his 72nd victim. Source: 9news.com.au.
Malaysia’s new cardinal warns against division at Synod
Malaysia’s new cardinal, Cardinal-designate Sebastian Francis of Penang, has said the upcoming Synod of Bishops on Synodality ought to be an open process in which all issues are discussed without fear, and warned against using labels that cause division. Source: Crux.
Vatican investment office reports $55m profit for 2022
The Vatican investment office made 32.27 million euros (about $A55 million) in profit in 2022 and contributed the entire amount to the Vatican’s operating budget, said Bishop Nunzio Galantino, president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See. Source: NCR Online.
Effective use of housing stock will help ease homelessness: CSSV
As the national conversation intensifies around housing supply, Catholic Social Services Victoria has released a discussion paper, encouraging creative solutions for utilising existing housing stock effectively.
Social Justice Statement to be launched this week
The Australian bishops’ decades-long tradition of publishing an annual Social Justice Statement continues this week, with the launch of Listen, Learn, Love: A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples on Thursday. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Celibacy a gift that ‘fulfils’ priests
It might “go against the grain” outside the Church, but Professor Renee Kohler-Ryan insists there is a strong case for Catholic priests to stay celibate. Source: The Australian.
Staff at Queensland Catholic schools take industrial action
Up to 2000 staff at 34 Queensland Catholic schools are set to strike today after talks with the Catholic Education Commission fizzled out over a new enterprise bargaining deal. Source: The Courier-Mail.
Charter promotes partnership between parents and school community
Described as an asset for school communities and families, the new charter for Catholic School Parents South Australia is providing the framework for parents and carers to feel empowered in their child’s journey in Catholic education. Source: The Southern Cross.