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Multi-faith project encourages Australians to be counted in the 2026 Census
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, with faith leaders from across Australia’s major religious traditions, launched a national campaign inviting Australians to accurately identify their religious affiliation in the 2026 Census. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Catholic sector’s warning on NDIS reforms
Catholic Health Australia says the Albanese Government’s proposed NDIS reforms should be amended to ensure that no participants are removed from the scheme before replacement services exist.
Departing Apostolic Nuncio receives ACU honorary degree
The Pope’s ambassador to Australia has accepted an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University days before his four decades of diplomatic service come to an end. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Diocese rises to the challenges of its transient communities
Geraldton Diocese has responded to the transient nature of its parish communities and its remote outposts by ensuring that safeguarding information and policies are widely shared and that every parish has a safeguarding officer available to support the local community. Source: ACSL.
Couples show church wedding doesn’t have to break the bank
About 250 people, including families, friends, and members of Brisbane’s Filipino Australian community, gathered at Sacred Heart Church, Sandgate, on Sunday to celebrate the union of six couples in Holy Matrimony. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Recently single men seven times more likely to report suicide attempt
Men who have recently gone through a breakup are seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt than those who have not, a new study shows. Source: The Guardian.
Pope affirms ‘the great gift’ of the Eastern Churches
Pope Leo XIV has emphasised the value of the Eastern Catholic Churches, warning that failing to understand them is harmful to the Church. Source: EWTN News.
Cuban churches forced to ration Communion wafers
To the never-ending list of scarcities in Cuba comes a new addition: Communion for the Catholic faithful. Source: UCA News.
Safe-cracking thriller perfectly pitched
In “Tuner”, a talented piano tuner with an abnormal sensitivity to sound discovers an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down. Source: Australian Catholics.