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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.
Good Sam recognised for outstanding contribution
Good Samaritan Sister Catherine Slattery has been awarded the 2022 Brother Kelvin Canavan Catholic School Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Catholic education.
Vatican lays the groundwork for World Youth Day
Ahead of World Youth Day 2023, a Vatican official has praised the creativity of youth and said they ought to be protagonists not only in the event, but also in the organisational process. Source: Crux.
US priests don’t trust their bishops, study finds
Priests in the United States have a “crisis of trust” toward their bishops as well as fear that if they were falsely accused of abuse, prelates would immediately throw them “under the bus”, a new study reveals. Source: CNS.
Cardinal Kasper says Germany’s synodal path has failed
Cardinal Walter Kasper, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, says the German way forward on its “synodal path” is a failure. Source: The Tablet.
Catholic organisations welcome plan to end domestic violence
Catholic organisations have welcomed the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032, released by the Albanese Government this week.
Tehan warns migrants might not come to Australia
Opposition immigration spokesman Dan Tehan says migrants with religious views may be deterred from coming to Australia because political correctness has eroded their freedoms and cowed others from speaking out in defence. Source: The Australian.
Diocesan archivists gather in Canberra for annual meeting
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week thanked diocesan archivists from across Australia for their “significant contribution to preserving the cultural patrimony of the Catholic Church”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.