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Feb 13, 2013
No CommentsA Conversation with Cardinal George Pell on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese, 12 Feb 2013 At the below link, Cardinal Pell talks to Communications Director of the Archdiocese of Sydney, Katrina Lee, about the Holy Father’s decision to leave the papacy; his legacy; his leadership and writings; the process from now and if a new pope will introduce a new era in the...
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Feb 12, 2013
No CommentsStatement from Archbishop Wilson on Pope Benedict XVI
The decision of Pope Benedict XVI to resign on February 28 comes as a great shock to the people of the Adelaide Archdiocese and, indeed, to the rest of the world. As its spiritual leader, Pope Benedict has steered the Catholic Church through extremely challenging times and he has done so with great grace and...
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Feb 12, 2013
No CommentsPope Benedict XVI’s passion for global human development
Media Release, 12 February, 2013 Caritas Australia marks with gratitude Pope Benedict XVI’s leadership and hopes that his legacy and passion for the “poorest of the poor” and concern over the problems of global human development will be hallmarks of his successor. Caritas Australia CEO, Jack de Groot made the comments on the eve of...
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Feb 11, 2013
No CommentsArchbishop Denis Hart’s statement on the resignation of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
Dear all: my few words:Pope Benedict has announced that because of advanced age and failing strength he is unable to fulfil the heavy demands of office, and in full freedom, he will resign on 28 February. After a lifetime of service as an eminent Theologian and Teacher, he was elected Pope in April 2005. Millions...
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Feb 06, 2013
No CommentsPastoral Research Office eNews, information from Census results
In 2012, the Pastoral Research Office of the Catholic Church in Australia began to send out an eNews which would give Australians an opportunity to understand better some of the findings from the census. This eNewsletter can be subscribed to via the website www.pro.catholic.org.au, however, we have also provided as part of the mediablog some...
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Feb 06, 2013
No CommentsNational Pastors and Pastoral Associates Conference 2013, Adelaide
The Triennial National Conference for Pastors and Pastoral Associates is currently being held in Adelaide February 5- 7, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel, Victoria Square, Adelaide. Donella Johnston of the Office for the Participation of Women is attending the conference and has shared the following photos of the proceedings. The theme for the Conference, “An Echo in...
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Jan 25, 2013
No CommentsReligious freedom should be protected
This article was published in the Canberra Times on 24 January, 2013 By Fr Brian Lucas Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right. Its existence and importance is acknowledged in the constitution and in international covenants to which Australia is a signatory. It is a freedom that cannot be ignored but it is a...
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Jan 24, 2013
No Comments47th World Communications Day Message: “Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization
Pontifical Council for Social Communications 47th World Communications Day “Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization.” 12 May 2013 Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Dear Brothers and Sisters, As the 2013 World Communications Day draws near, I would like to offer you some reflections on an increasingly important...
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Jan 23, 2013
No CommentsOPW Parish Resource 2013
To assist parishes to celebrate International Women’s Day in 2013, the Office for the Participation of Women and the Council for Australian Catholic Women have developed the following kit which can be downloaded here.OPW Parish Resource 2013 As part of the introduction to the kit, chair of the CACW Natalie Lindner L’Huillier writes the following:...
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Jan 21, 2013
No CommentsFinalising the Review of the National Catholic Education Commission
Media Release, 18 December, 2012 In late 2012 the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education (BCCE) set up a panel to review the terms of reference and the statutes of the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC). During the first six months of 2012, the Review Panel (Dr Peter Tannock (Chair), Sr Beth Calthorpe RSM, Ms Loretta...