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Labor releases plan to stem false asylum-seeker claims
Asylum-seekers will face a stronger regime to decide their claims to stay in Australia under a dramatic shift in federal policy to act on concerns that some migrants are working for up to 11 years while waiting for their cases to be decided. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Improving oral health for aged care residents just an app away
Australian Catholic University health researchers will develop a new app-based protocol to improve the oral health and wellbeing of aged care residents, thanks to a $210,000 grant from Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia.
Alive in the Spirit conference ‘aims to be more than a talkfest’
The Pastoral Ministry Network will host its “Alive in the Spirit” conference in Sydney this month, bringing together ordained and lay ministers, along with pastoral council members, education and youth ministers, and other parish and community representatives.
Added ingredient a major boost for food program
As the saying goes, a kitchen is the heart of a home. But for CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning in New South Wales, kitchens have become the heart of their community. Source: MNnews.Today.
ACN to provide emergency relief for victims of anti-Christian riots in Pakistan
Aid to the Church in Need will provide emergency support to the victims of anti-Christian riots that took place in Jaranwala, in the Pakistani district of Punjab.
Bishop calls for ‘intense’ day of prayer and fasting for end of violence in Mexico
A bishop whose diocese is located in one of Mexico’s regions most affected by drug trafficking violence has called for an “intense” day of fasting and prayer tomorrow. Source: CNA.
Yes supporter Fr Brennan says referendum creating ‘a hell of a mess’
Indigenous Voice to Parliament supporter Fr Frank Brennan SJ says the referendum has “created a hell of a mess” and sent race relations in Australia backwards. Source: The Australian.
Bishop Randazzo: Conversion can be achieved through Christ
Personal and communal conversion is possible when a pastoral mission begins and ends with Jesus Christ, Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo told fellow participants in the Synod on Synodality on Monday. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic Health Australia appoints new CEO
Catholic Health Australia has appointed Jason Kara as its new chief executive officer to steer the peak advocacy body at a “critical time for the care sector”.