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Ballarat bishop farewelled at Mass of Thanksgiving
Ballarat Diocese marked the conclusion of a chapter of leadership, pastoral care and dedicated service to the community with a Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Paul Bird CSsR as he retires as Bishop of Ballarat.
‘Knock-on impacts’ continue to disrupt NAPLAN tests
NAPLAN disruptions have continued across the country for a second day with “knock-on impacts” including a potential fault with the reading assessment prompting serious questions about the integrity of the tests. Source: Daily Telegraph.
St Joseph showed the importance of being present: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has highlighted how St Joseph, who is never directly quoted in the Bible, is an example for Christians of the importance of “being present”. Source: Catholic Review.
Finding faith: Why young adults are choosing to become Catholic
Going to Mass helped Ivy Anderson and Jeremy Hauter find peace, and inspired their decision to become Catholics. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Young people invited to explore faith in action
Jesuit Mission Australia has launched a new suite of school resources for students from primary school to Year 10, inviting young Australians to explore faith in action and engage with issues of justice, dignity and global solidarity Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Spanish Augustinian to head Vatican’s charity activities
Pope Leo XIV has named Spanish Augustinian Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín as the new prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, reassigning Cardinal Konrad Krajewski to serve as archbishop of his home diocese in Poland. Source: OSV News.
More than 80 scientists sign Vatican peace manifesto
The Pontifical Academy for Life has launched the initiative Scientists for Peace, an appeal to scientists, researchers, and academics worldwide to promote the pursuit of peace through scientific research and international cooperation. Source: EWTN News.
Italy buys Caravaggio portrait of a future pope
Italy has bought a rare portrait of a future pope by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros ($A48.6 million), the country’s Culture Ministry said on Tuesday. Source: Crux.
Touching drama puts marriage under the microscope
“Midwinter Break” is a gentle movie about a long marriage and the small grievances and give and take of a lifetime together. Source: Australian Catholics.