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Pope Francis meets wife and child of Ukrainian prisoner of war
Pope Francis has again asked for prayers for the children of Ukraine this Christmas as he greeted a Ukrainian woman whose husband is a prisoner of war and their son, following his Wednesday audience. Source: Vatican News.
Spiritual directors helping people ‘pay attention’ to God in their lives
A growing number of people are being formed to become spiritual directors, with Australian Catholic University now offering their courses online, making them even more widely available.
One last wish for another colourful tale of adventure
A lot of audiences, young and old (except the littlies who might find it too scary), will enjoy this tale of Puss in Boots escapades over the holidays. Source: Jesuit Media.
CathNews will return in the New Year
This is the last edition of CathNews for 2022. CathNews will return on Monday, January 16, 2023. We take this opportunity to wish our readers a blessed Christmas season and a Happy New Year.
Minister defends delay to aged care pay rises
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has defended the delay in increasing aged care workers’ pay, saying the Government has to ensure it is being fiscally “responsible” before spending billions of dollars on wage rises. Source: The Australian.
Five years on from royal commission, we must recognise legacy of abuse
Five years on from the final report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the lived experiences of “forgotten Australians” must be recognised and acknowledged, writes Ursula Stephens. Source: ACSL.
Dominicans make ‘painful decision’ to leave Canberra
After 60 years in Canberra, the Dominican Friars have announced the order will leave the capital at the end of November 2023. Source: Catholic Voice.
Teachers set to agree on new pay deal
Around 25,000 Melbourne Catholic teachers at 295 schools are about to receive upgraded pay and conditions under a new workplace deal. Source: Herald Sun.
Catholic representative chosen for new religious advisory council
Sydney Archdiocese’s Monica Doumit has been appointed to the Perrottet Government’s New South Wales Religious Communities Advisory Council. Source: The Catholic Weekly.