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Liturgy and music conference to be a ‘communal action’
- . 8 March 2023
Its organisers say every person who sits in a pew on a Sunday could easily take something away from the National Liturgy and Music Conference, to be held in Brisbane from September 28 to 30. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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Diocese scores a home run for the Hunter
- . 8 March 2023
Maitland-Newcastle Diocese has established a new entity, Hunter Community Housing, which reinforces its strong commitment to reducing homelessness by expanding its social, affordable and disability housing portfolio. Source: MNnews.Today.
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Wyatt warns Albanese to change tack on the Voice
- . 8 March 2023
Ken Wyatt, a key adviser to the Government on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, has warned Anthony Albanese to change tack and spell out fundamental details on the advisory body as concerns mount the Yes campaign is “losing ground”. Source: The Australian.
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‘Nun Run’ the next step for women considering religious life
- . 8 March 2023
More than 20 young women considering religious life took part in the annual “Nun Run” last weekend, gaining a rare insight into the life and formation of communities in Sydney. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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Pope appoints five cardinals to advisory council
- . 8 March 2023
Pope Francis has revamped his advisory body of cardinals by appointing five new members, including Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, one of the leaders of the global synod process. Source: The Tablet.
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Vatican to return fragments of Parthenon statues to Greece
- . 8 March 2023
The Vatican and Greece yesterday finalised a deal for the return of three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon that have been in the Vatican Museums’ collection for two centuries. Source: NCR Online.
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Oceans are God’s gift for all generations: Pope
- . 7 March 2023
Pope Francis has called on governments across the globe to protect the oceans for the benefit of future generations. Source: Vatican News.
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Global survey finds many Catholic women want Church reform
- . 7 March 2023
The findings of an international research project on the views of Catholic women led by two Australian academics will be presented at the Vatican this week to coincide with International Women’s Day. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
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Faith communities, elders unite to help solve Alice Springs youth crisis
- . 7 March 2023
Faith communities in Alice Springs are working together with local elders to respond in practical and spiritual ways to the growing youth street crime crisis in the Central Australian city. Source: In The Word.