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Archbishop Porteous warns existence of religious schools under threat
Hobart Archbishop Julian Porteous has called on the Albanese Government to reject proposals to remove protections for religious institutions from the Sex Discrimination Act because they are “a most serious threat to the existence” of religious schools. Source: The Australian.
Archbishop Comensoli delivers 2024 Patrick Oration
Taking his audience on a journey from Nick Cave to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli used his 2024 Patrick Oration to map out the possibilities of inviting people into a life with Christ. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vatican’s Ramadan message a call to work together for world peace
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue has released its annual message for the Islamic month of Ramadan, urging all religious believers to extinguish “the fires of hatred, violence and war, and instead light the gentle candle of peace”. Source: Vatican News.
Report demonstrates ‘the Church at work in the world’
Catholic Social Services Victoria has today released a report that maps out the work of its 40 member organisations, demonstrating “the Church at work in the world”.
New video outlines St Vincent’s ‘refreshed’ strategy
St Vincent’s, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care services provider, has launched a new video to announce its refreshed strategic vision and direction.
Year of Prayer painting inspires ‘awe and wonder’
Brisbane Catholic Education is celebrating the Year of Prayer with a new painting of Jesus with God the Father and the Holy Spirit by artist John Maitland.
Catholicism a battlefield? Ask the priests on the ski field
A skiing competition for priests held in Italy this month is a tiny example among countless others that despite the Church’s problems and tensions, most Catholics, much of the time, are having a blast, writes John L Allen Jr. Source: Crux.
Medical advances must be at service of those most in need: Pope
Cutting-edge science and medical research cannot benefit only the privileged few but must be placed at the service of those most in need, Pope Francis said on Saturday. Source: NCR Online.
US diocese to file for bankruptcy after abuse claims
Sacramento Diocese Bishop Jaime Soto has announced the diocese will file for bankruptcy on April 1 in order to provide a resolution to survivors of clergy sexual abuse. Source: ABC10.com.