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Wednesday, 23 February 2022 17:00

Catholic Not-For-Profit Hospital Sector joins COVID Booster Shot Chorus

Catholic not-for-profit hospitals have stepped up their push to encourage all Australians to get their third vaccine shot with a campaign that poses the question:…

Wednesday, 23 February 2022 16:54

State Governments Must Move Swiftly to Implement Aged Care Visitor Change

Australia's largest non-government grouping of aged-care services, Catholic Health Australia, has welcomed the federal government's plan to allow greater access to visitors, and is urging…

Wednesday, 23 February 2022 16:36

CHA calls on the Government to Stop Incentivising Wasteful 'Junk' Health Insurance Policies

The peak body for Catholic not-for-profit hospitals is calling on the government to stamp out the rise of inefficient ‘junk’ health insurance policies by making…

Wednesday, 23 February 2022 16:26

St Joseph’s School Cobram Celebrates 100 Years

On Monday 14 February, St Joseph’s Primary School, Cobram celebrated its 100th anniversary. So many people have contributed to the education and formation of children…

Wednesday, 23 February 2022 16:17

Modern Slavery Policy Launch

Tuesday 8 February was the Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita – Patron Saint of Victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. Catholic Education Sandhurst…

Wednesday, 23 February 2022 16:04

Bishop Shane joins new Bishops at Bishops' Seminar

From Bishop Shane Mackinlay "In early February, I was one of seven bishops ordained in the past couple of years who gathered in Canberra for…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 21:24

Time for a Chat

“Synodality starts with coffee.” Sr Nathalie, Becquart, Undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops. All of us now have an opportunity to make a submission to…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 20:43

Australian of the Year 2022

By Mary Pianta Each year, our nation celebrates the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 16:12

Catholic Mission celebrates 200 years of global mission activities in 2022

In 2022, Catholic Mission will celebrate key anniversaries as a global mission agency. These celebrations include 200 years of the Society of the Propagation of…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:57

World Day of the Sick a tribute to health care workers

As the pandemic enters its third year, the World Day of the Sick this Friday (11 February) will pay tribute to the valuable work that…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:46

Vale Fr Ted Harte

Fr Joseph Edward Harte OAM (13 March 1933 – 2 January 2022) Sandhurst has said its last farewell to one of its longest serving and…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:36

Become a Catholic Earthcare Family

Pope Francis is calling us to commit to living out Laudato Si’ in our own lives and to work towards the 7 goals of the…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:20

Pope Francis appoints new ambassador to Australia

Pope Francis has announced that American Archbishop Charles Balvo, a veteran of the Vatican’s diplomatic service for more than 30 years, will serve as the…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 14:47

Church leaders: Child safety is central to mission

The fourth Annual Progress Report report from the Catholic Church to the National Office for Child Safety was published in December 2021. The report outlines…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 13:28

Online Farewell to Lyn Breen: Heartfelt tributes and celebration of 16 years of Adult Faith Education

On 27 January a virtual Farewell was held online for Adult Faith Education Co-ordinator, Lyn Breen, who has retired after 16 years of commitment to…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 13:25

Afghanistan Commitment Needs to Be More Generous

Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, says at least 20,000 more humanitarian places are needed…