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Bishop Norton will bring ‘enthusiasm and vision’ to the Broome Diocese
Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the installation of the Bishop Tim Norton SVD as the third Bishop of Broome. Source: ACBC.
Pearson calls for all schools to adopt direct instruction in classrooms
Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson has called for all schools to adopt direct instruction in classrooms after demonstrated success in the Catholic education sector. Source: The Australian.
Homilies must be short, about Jesus and inspired by the Holy Spirit: Pope
Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the Lord, not oneself, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: NCR Online.
Almost impossible for unemployed to find entry-level jobs: Anglicare
It’s become even harder for unemployed Australians to gain entry-level work – and job seekers in some parts of the country “barely stand a chance” of getting their foot in the door, according to new research from Anglicare Australia. Source: SBS News.
Dominican Sisters appeal for help to renovate convent chapel
It’s no surprise that St Joseph Convent in Western Sydney would hold a special place in the hearts of the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia, and for many women discerning their vocation. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
It’s the season of the quiet adventure of the spirit
The lighting of a candle on the Advent wreath, the meditative moment, the perambulations through sacred spaces, the kneeling at a nativity scene – these are all God times, writes Ann Rennie. Source: The Good Oil.
Palestinian Christians seek ‘turning point’ in Holy Land conflict
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah suggests “the peak of the war is behind us”, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says. Source: The Tablet.
Preparations begin for opening Holy Doors for Jubilee
Hours after the last visitors left St Peter’s Basilica on Monday, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted prayers before a simple wall marked with a cross. Source: CNS.
Francis presented key to all-electric popemobile
Pope Francis was handed the key to a new Mercedes-Benz popemobile on Wednesday by the chief executive of German luxury car brand. Source: CNA.