Priest had shock of the best possible kind
Wagga Wagga priest Fr Peter Murphy says his appointment last week to be the new Bishop of Armidale came as a shock. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
View ArticleNew research shows lifelong benefits of Catholic schooling
Catholic school graduates, on average, are more likely to be employed, earn higher wages and have higher life satisfaction and better general health compared with those from the government sector,...
View ArticleVatican says Pope’s condition remains ‘complex’
Pope Francis experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure yesterday and had to resume receiving oxygen through a ventilator as he continues his battle with double pneumonia. Source: NCR Online.
View ArticleUS archdiocese begins investigation of alleged Eucharistic miracle
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis said an investigation of an alleged Eucharistic miracle is underway at a southeast Indiana church where it reportedly took place in late February. Source: OSV News.
View ArticleBishops warn Congo war could erupt into regional conflict
As the conflict continues to ravage the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa has issued a stark warning about the real possibility of the...
View ArticleExhibition brings wonders of Notre Dame to Melbourne
Melbourne is a long way from Paris, but locals can experience the wonders of the newly reopened Notre Dame Cathedral at a captivating exhibition at the Immigration Museum. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
View ArticleMore money lost to gambling than is spent on aged care, report finds
Australians are losing more money to gambling each year than the federal Government spends on aged care and almost as much as it spends on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report has...
View ArticleNew Church-owned company ‘demonstrating the power of collaboration’
A new initiative from the Sandhurst Diocese is changing the way Catholic entities across Australia manage their risk and insurance needs.
View ArticleCatholic Schools NSW welcomes new funding deal
Catholic Schools NSW has welcomed the announcement by the New South Wales and Commonwealth governments that provides clarity and certainty on school funding for government schools in the state.
View ArticleAustralian Catholics set to ‘Unite Against Poverty’
Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal, Project Compassion, begins today with 1700 schools and 1200 parishes set to “Unite Against Poverty”.
View ArticleVoice of women critical for Church’s future
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a time to take action to ensure women’s safety, inclusion and leadership. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
View ArticleVatican says Pope alert and off ventilator
Pope Francis is in a stable condition and was temporarily taken off mechanical ventilation following two episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday, the Vatican said overnight. Source: NCR Online.
View ArticleBishop demands Indian state acts to end wild animal attacks
A Catholic bishop in Kerala state in southern India has accused its communist-led government of inaction after 12 people, including Christians, were killed in wild animal attacks in the past two...
View ArticleVatican conference explores impact of AI on justice and democracy
A high-level gathering of judges, legal scholars, and artificial intelligence experts convened in Vatican City this week to explore the impact of AI on justice, democracy, and human dignity. Source: CNA.
View ArticlePray for families in crisis: Pope
In his prayer intention for March, Pope Francis invites everyone to pray for “families in crisis”, as he acknowledges that no family is perfect, but that in forgiving family members, peace can be...
View ArticleSuicide now leading cause of death for young people
Nearly one in five young Australians have experienced suicidal distress in the past 12 months in what is being described as a “problematic trend” that has laid bare the rise of a group of people with a...
View ArticleInternational Eucharistic Congress will be a ‘joyous occasion’
The International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney in 2028 will be an opportunity to celebrate and worship Jesus present in the Eucharist and strengthen the faith of Catholics, according to past congress...
View ArticleCatholic sector days payouts by private health insurers too low
Catholic Health Australia has endorsed the Albanese Government’s action to ensure private health insurers provide fair funding to patients and hospitals.
View ArticleThere must always be a place for cash on our society
The preservation of cash as a means of participating in the economy is a critical part of promoting equality for a cohort who are already vulnerable, writes St Vincent de Paul Society’s Mark Gaetani....
View ArticleSigns of improvement but Pope’s condition ‘remains guarded’
Pope Francis’ medical team has increased the pontiff’s respiratory physiotherapy and active motor therapy as his doctors seek to ramp up his recovery from double pneumonia, the Vatican said this...
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