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Opus Dei study centre lodges plans to expand
An Opus Dei study centre in northwest Sydney is looking to expand as the reach and popularity of the Catholic group grows. Source: Hills Shire Times.
French bishops set up national Church court
France’s Catholic bishops have set up what they believe to be the world’s first major national Church court, replacing a previous network of local tribunals. Source NCR Online.
Laudato Si’ documentary to premiere on US television
Pope Francis is getting more non-Catholics to do his work in caring for the environment. The latest is Nicolas Brown, who directed a documentary on the Pope’s 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home. Source: CNS.
King hears testimony of persecuted Christians
Britain’s King Charles has met a priest who survived abduction and death threats in Nigeria, at an Advent gathering of Christian charities in London last week. Source: The Tablet.
Archdiocese of Melbourne to host 2024 youth festival
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival is coming back – and the countdown is on to the next event in two years’ time. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic priests might deny sacraments in euthanasia cases
Terminally ill people who end their lives with voluntary euthanasia could be denied the last rites when Queensland becomes the fourth state to operate a right-to-die program on January 1. Source: The Australian.
Pray for children of the world this Advent: Pope
The season of Advent is a time for people to be surprised by God’s mercy and compassion, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNA.
Power bills to fall for low-income earners under subsidy scheme
Catholic Social Services Australia says the Albanese Government’s plan to cut power bills will help millions of low-income Australians suffering power stress.
Parishes should be ‘pockets of belonging’ for all
Parishes should be well-placed to welcome all young families, but they can always do more to reduce the barriers some face when they have a child who experiences physical or cognitive challenges, says disability theologian Zachariah Duke. Source: The Catholic Weekly.