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Premier pays tribute to Catholic health sector
- . 10 February 2023
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has marked World Day of the Sick with a video message thanking Catholic health workers for their contribution to society. Source: Catholic Health Australia.
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Future-proofing teaching in the Far North
- . 10 February 2023
Cairns Catholic Education is aiming to future-proof the teaching industry in the Cairns region with 17 local students receiving 2023 education scholarships.
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Labor restores family reunion pathway for refugee boat arrivals
- . 10 February 2023
The Albanese Government has cleared the way for refugees who came to Australia by boat to bring family members to Australia. Source: SBS News.
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Church of England to consider using gender-neutral terminology to refer to God
- . 10 February 2023
The Church of England will explore the use of gender-neutral terms to refer to God in prayers but says there are no plans to abolish current services. Source: ABC News.
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Suva Archbishop calls for constructive relationship with Fiji Government
- . 10 February 2023
Suva Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says the Church is adamant about having a constructive relationship with the Fijian Government. Source: FBC News.
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Engaging documentary for Young and old
- . 10 February 2023
Knowing the Score is a documentary portrait of Australia’s Simone Young, an international orchestra conductor who broke the glass ceiling in terms of women conductors. Source: Jesuit Media.
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Bishops hear call for ‘theology of the Pacific’
- . 9 February 2023
Oceania’s Catholic bishops have been invited to imagine a “theology of the Pacific”, that would allow the Church in the region to speak with a voice and a faith that is “distinctive”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
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Archbishop Fisher backs plan to introduce cashless gaming card
- . 9 February 2023
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has commended New South Wales’ political leaders for supporting the introduction of a cashless gaming card, saying the Church and its agencies see the human cost of gambling addiction every day. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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Pope Francis leads Hail Mary for earthquake victims
- . 9 February 2023
Pope Francis concluded his public audience yesterday with a prayer for the intercession of the Virgin Mary for the thousands of victims of a deadly earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. Source: CNA.