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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 14:18
A Christmas Message from Bishop Shane Mackinlay
"May this Christmas be a time of joy, healing and hope for each of you, and for your families and loved ones. May our celebration…
Thursday, 16 December 2021 00:40
Goose Game gives Children a Voice at Synod 2021-2023
The Diocese of Palencia (Spain) has developed a board game which simplifies the questions and encourages participation from young people in a fun way. Responses…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 22:17
Principal Michael Delaney 43 Years dedicated to Catholic Education
With gratitude, faith and compassion. Principal of St Joseph’s College, Echuca, Michael Delaney, has retired after 43 years of dedication to Catholic Education including 23…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 21:14
Sandhurst celebrates Jubilarians of 2021, at last!
A Mass for jubilarians Monsignor Frank Hickey and Fr Romuald Hayes, who have served as priests for over 70 years and 50 years respectively, was…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 20:55
Lyn Breen, Adult Faith Education Coordinator, to retire
After 16 years of dedicated service as Adult Faith Education Coordinator in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Lyn Breen has announced that she will be retiring…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:38
Sheila Griffin 50 Years of Faithful Service
The end of the 2021 school year marks the end of an era at Mooroopna. Teacher, Sheila Griffin, has retired after 50 years of service…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:31
Vulnerable renters face evictions in regional areas as inflation pressures build
Renters in regional Australia are facing forced evictions as inflation pressures push up the cost of housing and COVID 19 forces mass exodus from bigger…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:02
Synod 2021-2023 Building on the Work of the Australian Plenary Council
Across the world, the consultation phase of Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church is well underway. In Australia, the National Centre for Pastoral Research (NCPR) has…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 18:56
First Assembly Proposals published in New Report.
Reports and proposals of small groups at the First Assembly of the Plenary Council have been documented and collated into one document. The report published…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 15:54
'Us' not 'Them' Encouraging Active Participation
By Bishop Donald Sproxton, Bishop Delegate for Disability Issues Friday 3 December marks the International Day of People with Disability and provides an opportunity to…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 13:52
Bishops endorse Uluru Statement from the Heart
Australia’s Catholic bishops, on the recommendation of their key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisers, have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 12:43
Fr Danny Meagher named Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney
Pope Francis has appointed Sydney priest Fr Danny Meagher, the former rector of Good Shepherd Seminary, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney.
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 12:32
Bishop commits to Laudato Si’ Action
In December 2021, Bishop Shane committed the Diocese to the international ‘Laudato Si’ Action Platform’. This followed the commitment of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 12:06
Catholic Bishops Welcome Religious Discrimination Bill
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the introduction of the Religious Discrimination Bill, which will provide basic human rights protections for Australians of all…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 12:00
High Commendation for Sacred Heart College Student
Congratulations to Year 11 student, Jess Mangan from Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga who has been recognised with a Highly Commended Award through the Australian Business…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 11:40
FCJ Benalla Teacher Retires after 40 Years of Dedication
After 4o years of dedication to Catholic Education, well-loved FCJ Benalla teacher Linda Dube is retiring. "We will miss here cheery and calming presence at school, but…
Thursday, 18 November 2021 11:52
Catholic Earthcare Australia launches Earthcare Parishes
With the Laudato Si Action Platform (see previous/following article) now moving into the commitment phase, Catholic Earthcare has launched Earthcare Parishes, a simple program to…
Thursday, 18 November 2021 11:06
Enrolment Kicks off for Laudato Si' Action Platform
The much-awaited enrolment phase of the Laudato Si'Action Platform was launched by the Vatican last Sunday. A Vatican-led initiative, the Action Platform aims to empower…
