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Diocese shows leadership in embedding culture of safety
A safeguarding audit of the Diocese of Wollongong indicates that the diocese is committed to continuing its commitment to creating safe environments for children and adults at risk. Source: ACSL.
Notre Dame student named one of Australia’s top emerging leaders
A University of Notre Dame Australia student has been named one of Australia’s top emerging leaders through a national program that recognises outstanding achievements and career potential.
Cross hewn from fallen tree sign of Easter hope
A cross which was crafted from a tree brought down by Cyclone Alfred has become a powerful sign of hope during this year’s Easter liturgies at Mt Maria College Petrie, in Brisbane. Source: Brisbane Catholic Education.
ACU invites poets to paint pictures with words
Entries are now open for Australian Catholic University’s annual Prize for Poetry, one of the nation’s richest awards for a single poem.
Astronaut to Earth: ‘Love God and your neighbour’
As the astronauts of NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in half a century reached their closest approach to the moon, the team’s pilot reminded the Earth of Jesus Christ’s command to love both God and neighbour. Source: OSV News.
Christians in India told ‘not to worry’ about donations bill
India’s federal minister for minority affairs has promised to address concerns of Christians on the proposed amendments to a special law regulating foreign donations meant for charitable works. Source: UCA News.
Pope calls on world leaders to lay down their weapons
Pope Leo XIV delivered a passionate appeal for peace on Easter Sunday, declaring that the power of the risen Christ is “entirely nonviolent” and urging world leaders to lay down their weapons and choose dialogue over domination. Source: OSV News.
Church-goers urged to be instruments of peace
At Easter Sunday services across the country, worshippers have been urged to look for joy and hope, despite the “heaviness” of recent global events. Source: ABC News.
Political leaders say Easter a time of hope and joy
Politicians have celebrated Easter Sunday as a day of reflection and relaxation, as religious leaders urged altruism and understanding amid global turmoil and heightened cost-of-living pressures. Source: Daily Telegraph.