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Second auxiliary bishop appointed for Perth
Pope Leo XIV last night appointed Perth priest Fr Nelson Po as an auxiliary bishop for the Perth Archdiocese. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Care delivered by religious sisters to be formally recognised
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to ensure personal care minutes delivered by religious sisters in aged care homes are formally recognised and count towards mandated targets.
Vacant corner of Bendigo to become vibrant precinct
Demolition has been completed and the Cathedral Square development beside Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral is now officially on course. Source: Sandpiper.
Opposition backs government adviser’s call to fix school curriculum
The federal Opposition has backed a government adviser’s call for the national school curriculum to focus on foundational skills, as one-third of children struggle to read. Source: The Australian.
Vinnies’ tech collaboration help students connect
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has launched a collaboration with One Foundation to provide laptops to people in need. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Caritas workers supporting Ukrainians enduring same freezing conditions
Caritas Australia is urging continued global attention and solidarity as Caritas Ukraine workers face one of the most challenging months of the war, with repeated missile strikes leaving millions without power, heat, and water during subzero temperatures.
Pope Leo prays for victims of deadly floods in southern Africa
As deadly floods hit southern Africa, Pope Leo XIV prayed for the affected, with Catholic bishops in the region urging support for thousands struck by the climate change-related disaster. Source: OSV News.
Priests, activists to seek impeachment of Philippines VP
The Philippines Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that halted impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, which a Catholic priest says will force him and other clergy to join rights groups in seeking her impeachment again. Source: UCA News.
Pope appeals for Olympic truce during Winter Games
Pope Leo XIV appealed for respect for the ancient tradition of the Olympic truce, as the Milano-Cortina Winter Games get underway in northern Italy later this week. Source: Vatican News.