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Archbishop calls for ‘better, more hospitable Australia’
Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse has called for Australians to reject fear and stereotypes in the wake of nationwide anti-immigration protests, urging a spirit of hospitality and hope instead. Source: Catholic Voice.
Pope’s prayer for September: Respecting, protecting God’s creation
Participating in the ecumenical Season of Creation, Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September is “for our relationship with all of creation”. Source: OSV News.
‘Hostile’ takeover of hospital completed with $65m payment
Calvary will receive another $65 million from the ACT to settle the takeover of its public hospital in Bruce, Canberra, which was fully absorbed into the territory’s public health system ahead of a new $1 billion hospital project. Source: Canberra Times.
University establishes centre to form and support Catholic leaders
The University of Notre Dame Australia has appointed Laura Avery as the inaugural director of its new Global Centre for Catholic Leaders.
Vinnies to mark three major feast days this month
The St Vincent de Paul Society is this month celebrating three significant feast days that reflect the society’s enduring commitment to faith in action and compassion for those in need.
How Sr Gaye supports our rural communities
One woman, her beloved pet dog, and a deep sense of purpose. That’s all it takes to quietly make a difference across the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese’s rural heartland. Source: Aurora.
Pope prays for victims, rescue workers after Sudan landslide
Pope Leo XIV offered his prayers for the dead after days of heavy rain triggered a landslide in a remote area of Sudan, and he prayed for all involved in the ongoing search and rescue operations. Source: CNS.
Iraqi PM reopens Catholic churches damaged by ISIS
Two Mosul churches damaged during the ISIS occupation of Iraq were officially reopened in a ceremony on Monday. Source: CNA.
Indonesia’s bishops blame government for deadly protests
Indonesia’s Catholic bishops are blaming a deadly wave of civil unrest on “unwise and unjust words, actions” by the country’s government under President Prabowo Subianto. Source: Crux.