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Education

Australian teachers to share Pacific experience in Rome

Eilish Flagg and Katie Rawet should have crossed paths as students in the same teaching degree at Australian Catholic University. Instead, they met in a remote South Pacific village with no electricity, running water or roads.

Bible

Sr Jane uses creative window to know the Bible

When graphic designer Sr Jane Maisey RSJ hears of a need into which she can pour her artistic talents, it is an invitation that she cannot turn down. Source: NZ Catholic.

Abortion World

Biden ‘gravely wrong’ to push abortion, Catholic bishops say

President Joe Biden must end his “single-minded” abortion extremism and see the humanity in unborn children, the United States bishops said this week. Source: CNA.

World

Ireland could lose one quarter of its priests in next 15 years

New figures on clerical numbers in Ireland show that a quarter of all priests serving in the Church are expected to retire over the next 15 years. Source: The Tablet.

Budget

Catholic organisations welcome Budget

Key national Catholic organisations in health, education and foreign aid have broadly welcomed the Albanese Government’s first Budget, released yesterday.

Budget Cost Of Living

Budget forecasts tough financial times for Australians

Australians are facing a bleak couple of years, with Treasury forecasting dual woes of sustained high living costs and declining real wages. Source: ABC News.

Synod

Groups invited to prepare for next Synod of Bishops phase

The National Centre for Pastoral Research is inviting groups of seven to 10 people to express their interest in participating in the next round of consultation for the global Synod of Bishops on Synodality. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Interfaith Peace

Religious leaders join Pope in appeal for peace

Standing in front of an ancient symbol of violent battles, Pope Francis and global religious leaders echoed “the cry for peace” of people suffering the impact of conflicts around the world. Source: CNS.

Schools Victoria

Andrews pledges $717m for Catholic, independent schools

Four new Catholic primary schools, a new school campus and upgrades to 13 Catholic and low-fee independent schools have been promised by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews in an election pledge valued at $717 million over four years. Source: The Age.