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Reports confirm decline in volunteering
The sobering reality underpinning Volunteering Australia’s national strategy on volunteering is now apparent, with the release of two research reports into the state of volunteering in Australia. Source: ProBono News.
Mater People ‘do extraordinary things every day’
More than 150 guests from across Queensland attended the 2022 Mater People Awards recognising outstanding achievements across Mater’s health, education, research and foundation ministries. Source: Catholic Leader.
Broad comedy hits some key political issues
teve and Frank, of Greek and Italian heritage, were popular as the Wog Boys in the 1990s. Here they are again, older, not necessarily wiser, in the broadest of comedies, but with a number of still relevant political and cultural issues. Source: Jesuit Media.
Archaeologists discover tomb of St Nicholas
The tomb of St Nicholas, the inspiration behind Santa Claus, has been discovered after archaeologists uncovered the remains of an ancient church in Turkey that was submerged by rising sea levels in the Middle Ages. Source: Daily Mail.
Victorian Liberals pledge to wind back controversial law
Faith-based hiring has just become a Victorian state election issue, with the Liberal Opposition pledging to allow religious schools to select all staff according to their faith. Source: Herald Sun.
Pandemic response ‘failed the most vulnerable’
An independent review of Australia’s COVID-19 reponse has found ill-conceived policies and excessive lockdowns failed to protect the old, disregarded the young and abandoned some of the nation’s most disadvantaged communities. Source: The Age.
Campaign to highlight role of missionaries
The Church will celebrate World Mission Sunday this weekend and Catholic Mission will mark the event by launching its #wearestillhere campaign, highlighting the role of missionaries in the world.
Goulburn’s Old Cathedral reveals more hidden treasures
In the final stages of the restoration of Sts Peter and Paul’s Old Cathedral in Goulburn, more historic treasures have come to light. Source: About Regional.
Catholic schools’ musical prompts parent backlash
Sydney Catholic Schools says “with the benefit of hindsight” it would not have staged a musical portraying a disrespect for authority and a same-sex relationship for its system-wide production. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.