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Wednesday, 14 July 2021 14:58

Baptisms a cause for celebration

By Jenni Kennedy It is a joyous occasion to witness the baptism of one child, but on the final day of Term 2, the St…

Wednesday, 07 July 2021 10:58

Latest Bangladesh lockdown puts refugees at risk

As Bangladesh goes into its most severe lockdown yet, Caritas Australia’s partner, Caritas Bangladesh, warns that the lockdown restrictions will have severe consequences on the…

Wednesday, 07 July 2021 10:53

Catholic Sector warns of Covid Blindspot if Community Aged-Care Workers Left out of Vaccine Mandate

The largest grouping of non-government aged-care providers urges National Cabinet to extend the mandatory vaccination of the aged-care workforce to include workers providing home-based aged…

Tuesday, 06 July 2021 17:34

Prestigious Pro-life Medical Research Grant

Australian-based medical researchers are invited to apply for a grant of $100,000 to support a diverse range of research all focused on supporting vulnerable human…

Tuesday, 06 July 2021 17:05

Hey, Hey It's Awesome!

By Jenni KennedyIf all that is old is new again, then one of Australia’s most iconic programs found a new generation to delight this…

Tuesday, 06 July 2021 16:57

A reflection on the Plenary Council

Sandhurst Plenary Council Member, Ruth Lawlor reflects on the upcoming Fifth Plenary Council. "What has stood out from the beginning of my involvement with the…

Monday, 05 July 2021 16:06

Ethical Issues and Human Ageing

Online course over six Saturdays Starting 31 July Australians are now living longer as individuals and as a society. A wide range of ethical issues…

Monday, 05 July 2021 16:02

‘One Heart Many Voices’ Conference

1 - 3 September 2021 Senior Australian of the Year, Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM, former Socceroo Craig Foster, prominent Australian author, Hugh Mackay Ambassador…

Monday, 05 July 2021 15:58

‘Alive in the Spirit' Virtual Pastoral Ministry Conference

8-10 JULY 2021 This conference offers over thirty workshops exploring areas such as best practice for RCIA; how we engage beyond the margins of our…

Friday, 18 June 2021 17:57

Memoirs of the Poor Clare Colettines

Prior to their departure from the Dioceses in March 2021, the Poor Clare Colettines gifted the diocesan archives with a wealth of material. Diocesan archivist,…

Friday, 18 June 2021 17:50

Socktober launch kicking goals for kids in need

A nationwide schools engagement program is again shooting for success, using the game of soccer to educate and encourage support for mission projects around the…

Friday, 18 June 2021 17:38

Plenary council Agenda Calls for Missionary Christ-centred Church

The agenda of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia calls those attending the Council assemblies to “develop concrete proposals to create a more missionary, Christ-centred…

Wednesday, 09 June 2021 21:26

Bishops Plenary Meeting Digest May 2021

The Catholic bishops of Australia met for their week-long biannual plenary meeting in early May. Bishops in some provinces gathered in hubs to participate in…

Wednesday, 09 June 2021 21:14

Bishops name three priorities for work of Bishops Conference

At the May 2021 Bishops Plenary, Australian Catholic bishops approved three priorities specifically to help the work they undertake as a college of bishops. These…

Wednesday, 09 June 2021 21:02

Caritas Australia welcomes latest commitment to close global vaccine gap 

Caritas Australia welcomes the commitment made Wednesday night by the Australian Government to pledge an additional $50 million to the international vaccine effort, COVAX, which…

Wednesday, 09 June 2021 20:25