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Reflecting on the sick and those who care for them
Catholics are being urged to reflect during this year’s World Day of the Sick on the “grace-filled encounters” that can emerge at times of adversity. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Conference looks to ‘future-proof’ social services sector
The Catholic Social Services Australia National Conference in Sydney next month will bring together Catholic religious leaders, academics, practitioners and advocates from across Australia under the theme “Hope in Action”.
Brisbane seminary welcomes 10 men at weekend opening Mass
Church leaders say the Spirit is at work as Brisbane welcomes one of the biggest seminary intakes in a generation. Source: The Catholic Leader.
South Australian pilgrims think global but walk local
The major destination for the Jubilee Year might be Rome but one Adelaide parish has led the way in localising the theme of “pilgrims of hope” by walking to St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral. Source: The Southern Cross.
Celebrating Syrian hermit who became a saint
A Syrian hermit who became a figurehead of Lebanon’s Maronite Catholic Church is being celebrated, amid hopes of political stability in the country with the appointment of the first fixed government in three years. Source: The New Arab.
Rise in teaching enrolments a boost for profession
Enrolments in Australian Catholic University’s teaching courses have soared at its Brisbane campus in a positive sign for the profession, which has long struggled with educator shortages.
Pope warns military and police not to be poisoned by propaganda
Thanking members of the military and the police for their service, Pope Francis asked them to be on guard against seeing other people as enemies and instead dedicate their lives to defending life, peace and justice. Source: CNS.
African Catholics join forces against human trafficking
Marches and Masses in more than 30 African countries were organised to raise voices against human trafficking, marking the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita on Saturday. Source: OSV News.
Decline in religion will deepen Ireland’s demographic crisis
A decline in religion will likely deepen Ireland’s demographic crisis, according to a new study by a pro-family and pro-life Irish institute. Source: Catholic Review.