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MACS boss outlines ‘bold and ambitious goal’ for schools
- . 24 August 2023
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools executive director Edward Simons outlined a vision for the largest non-government schooling system in Australia at a Melbourne Catholic Professionals gathering last week. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
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Independent accreditation organisation praises commitment of Archdiocese
- . 24 August 2023
Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has demonstrated a commitment to being leaders in the field of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, an independent accreditation organisation has found. Source: Catholic Voice.
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Final act of mercy brings dignity to Sydney four who died in poverty
- . 24 August 2023
Four Sydneysiders who died without the means for a burial were honoured at the Bringing Them Home interment service for the homeless at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, led by Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Terence Brady. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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Pope asks for renewed prayers for Ukraine on eve of its Independence Day
- . 24 August 2023
Acknowledging Ukraine’s celebration of Independence Day, Pope Francis yesterday pleaded with thousands of visitors at his weekly general audience to keep praying for peace in the country. Source: NCR Online.
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Christians facing ‘rising tide’ of persecution
- . 24 August 2023
Christians in Asia and across the world are facing a rising tide of various forms of persecution, which require global attention and action, according to a new report. Source: UCA News.
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Pope honours mothers and grandmothers as ‘the first evangelisers’
- . 24 August 2023
Pope Francis has highlighted the important role mothers play in passing on the faith to the next generation. Source: CNA.
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One in three kids fails NAPLAN literacy and numeracy exams
- . 23 August 2023
Catch-up classes for struggling students will be prioritised by the Albanese Government after one in three children failed literacy and numeracy exams this year, according to NAPLAN results released today. Source: The Australian.
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Visit confirms Church’s support for people of Ukraine
- . 23 August 2023
A delegation of Australian bishops, priests and laity has visited war-engulfed Ukraine in an extension of pastoral fraternity and humanitarian solidarity, writes Annie Carrett. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
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Date of Voice referendum to be announced next week
- . 23 August 2023
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will announce the date of the Voice to Parliament referendum in the crucial swing state of South Australia at the end of next week. Source: The Age.