Monday, 10 October 2022 16:22
Storm brewing over Pacific as climate and debt crises collide
The Pacific region is facing a perfect storm of climate change induced disasters and skyrocketing debt burdens, according to a new report. The report calls for international governments, including the Australian Government, to take the lead on climate debt in the Pacific and ensure that money gets into the hands of those who need it most, through restructuring debt, improving climate finance and funding the Pacific Resilience Facility. Published in News
Thursday, 15 September 2022 21:07
Dementia Awareness Month – September 2022
By Mary Pianta
Almost half a million Australians live with dementia – 250 people diagnosed each day.
During Dementia Month, all Australians are challenged to think differently about dementia. Dementia is complex and poses different challenges for every individual and their families as it progresses.
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Thursday, 15 September 2022 20:22
Help build brighter futures for communities in Ethiopia this World Mission Month.
This October, Catholic Mission is celebrating World Mission Month, a month dedicated to the life-giving work of missionaries around the world.
Through the Pontifical Mission Societies’ international network, Catholic Mission, with our supporters, are answering the call of Christ to be missionaries and together build brighter futures. Working at a grassroots level and closely collaborating with the local communities, we aim to find sustainable solutions which will bring hope to those in most need.
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Thursday, 15 September 2022 20:15
Majellan Media offers new telephone prayer service
Majellan Media has launched a new Dial a Prayer service to assist people with their spiritual needs. Anyone can now request a prayer for a special intention without leaving their home.
When you call Majellan Media’s general number 03 9592 2777 you will be greeted with two messages; you can either talk to a team member or record their prayer intention. Prayers will be sent directly to the Redemptorist communities in Australia where the caller’s intention will be included in their Masses and morning and evening prayers. and evening prayers.
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Thursday, 15 September 2022 20:02
Sister Marie Céline Nolan fcJ RIP
Marie CÉLINE fcJ, a dearly loved member of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, died peacefully on 26 August 2022 at St Catherine’s Aged Care Balwyn. Sr Céline was in the 84th year of her life and in the 64th year of her religious profession. Born in Wangaratta, Sr Céline was a dedicated teacher, nurse, and pastoral carer. She worked in Benalla as a Pastoral Minister from 2007 until August 2021. Published in News
Thursday, 15 September 2022 19:52
MICAH Women Leaders urge Australian Government to "Help Fight Famine"
Last week Sandhurst Caritas/Justice Coordinator, Kerry Stone joined Caritas Australia CEO, Kirsty Robertson, and 40 Christian women leaders as part of the Micah Women Leaders Delegation, to urge Australia's political leaders to prevent impending humanitarian crises.
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Thursday, 15 September 2022 19:14
Knights Commemorate 100 Years of Local Service
Saturday 10 September: Members and friends gathered to commemorate the centenary of the Bendigo Branch of the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross . Mass celebrated at St Kilian’s Church was followed by lunch where members who have served with the Knights for fifty and even sixty years were formally acknowledged. State Council Members, and members from Kerang, Wangaratta and Yarrawonga joined the celebrations and members were especially pleased that many of the wives of deceased members also attended.
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Thursday, 15 September 2022 19:06
St Mary's Echuca Parish Festival A Great Success
By Christine Sebire
On Friday evening, 26 August St Mary’s Echuca celebrated the many gifts and talents of their parishioners at their recent Parish Festival.
The Festival was the culmination of the Parish Stewardship Promotion and was aimed at bringing community together and exploring new possibilities, especially as we rebuild after recent year.
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Thursday, 15 September 2022 19:01
Yarrawonga welcomes Fr Onyirioha
Fr Henry Onyirioha, who is visiting from the Diocese of Enugu in Nigeria, says he already feels at home in Yarrawonga. “The people here have been very warm and welcoming,” he said. He commenced his 10-week appointment at Yarrawonga on 3 September, celebrating the vigil Mass within hours of arrival. His first introduction to the Parish was a week earlier on a day visit when he concelebrated Mass with Fr Mike Morley, before he had met anyone in the parish.
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Thursday, 15 September 2022 18:49
Monsignor Frank Marriott truly invested
On 7 September, Monsignor Frank Marriott attended an investiture ceremony for the Queen’s Birthday Honours, where he received a Medal for the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the Catholic Church. For Monsignor Marriott, the significance of the award is that the Catholic Church and priests in particular, can be recognised outside of the Church, for their contribution, not only to their own parishes, but also as a positive influence in broader Australian society.
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