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Bishops collaborate in international project to update Lectionary
The bishops’ conferences of Australia, Ireland and New Zealand are pooling their expertise and resources in a joint Lectionary project. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Albanese’s emotional plea for national unity to end ‘evil’ of anti-Semitism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an emotional plea for national unity to end the “evil” of anti-Semitism after a fresh hate crime in Sydney. Source: The Australian.
ACU appoints Sydney vicar general to senior role
Sydney Archdiocese’s vicar general, Fr Gerald Gleeson, has been appointed as Australian Catholic University’s senior advisor of Catholic identity and mission.
Report finds Christian Brothers have ‘zero-tolerance policy for abuse’
The Christian Brothers Oceania Province has implemented 98 per cent of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards for children and adults at risk, according to a new audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Catholic sector welcomes Labor’s commitment to increase funding in ‘childcare deserts’
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the Albanese Government’s re-election commitment to invest up to $1 billion in funding to childcare centres in underserved areas, including co-locating services on school sites.
Caritas reflects on year of conflict and displacement
While the “past year has not reflected the best of humanity”, Caritas Australia says the generosity of the Australian community has “acted as a light amid that darkness”.
Vatican nativity scene removed after backlash
In the wake of global controversy over a Nativity scene displayed at the Vatican showing the infant Jesus resting upon a Palestinian keffiyeh, widely seen as a pro-Palestinian statement, that set has been removed. Source: Crux.
Notre Dame chief architect reveals devotion to Our Lady
The chief architect of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris says Our Lady guided the restoration of the 861-year-old cathedral following the fire that ravaged the building in April 2019. Source: CNA.
Holy Spirit the source of Christian hope: Pope
The “most beautiful gift” the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is a reason to live with hope, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.