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Christmas message from President of the Bishops Conference

Dec 10, 2015 11:06 pm

Source: Archbishop Denis Hart

Christmas message from President of the Bishops Conference

The recent horrors in Paris, Syria and throughout the Middle East show that our world has changed. The dark, foreboding thrall of possible violence, the struggles of nations and the never-ending lines of refugees underline the suffering which is so present in our human condition. It is not surprising that we become anxious and restless, [...] more

  

 

From cub reporter to vaticanista

Dec 10, 2015 11:00 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

From cub reporter to vaticanista

Poor communities often preserve a wisdom rooted in the Gospel that's sometimes lost on the affluent, veteran journalist John Allen told the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in a recent interview. The famed Vatican correspondent and Associate Editor of Crux said, 'One role for Catholic social services in sync with that insight could be to think [...] more

  

 

Youth festival likened to a mountaintop retreat

Dec 10, 2015 10:59 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Youth festival likened to a mountaintop retreat

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Do you doubt your faith? What football team do you support? These were just some of the questions posed by teenagers and young adults to the Australian bishops during the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide this month, 3-5 December 2015. Amidst the expo [...] more

  

 

New director appointed to Office for Clergy, Life and Ministry

Dec 10, 2015 10:58 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Fr Greg Bourke

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference appointed Fr Gregory Bourke as Executive Secretary of the Bishops Commission for Church Ministry and Director of its Office for Clergy Life and Ministry, and  commencing in January 2016. Archbishop Hart, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, acknowledged with gratitude the priestly leadership of Fr Bourke over many years [...] more

  

 

Youth Acknowledged at Bishops' Dinner

Dec 10, 2015 10:51 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Youth Acknowledged at Bishops' Dinner

It was a rare occasion to see a diverse group of young people dine with a large number of bishops during an informal dinner at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival on Friday 4 December last. The gathering was a unique opportunity for the Australian bishops and young people to chat and laugh together. 'It is [...] more

  

 

Bishops bid farewell to Marriage and Family Councillors

Dec 10, 2015 10:50 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Bishops bid farewell to Marriage and Family Councillors

On 25 November, the Australian bishops expressed gratitude to Ron and Mavis Pirola and Kevin and Margaret Andrews for years of dedicated service to the Australian Catholic Marriage and Family Council. During a luncheon at the bishops' plenary meeting on Wednesday 25 November 2015, Archbishop Hart, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, thanked both [...] more

  

 

Next Youth Festival in Sydney to launch Year of Youth

Dec 10, 2015 10:48 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Next Youth Festival in Sydney to launch Year of Youth

The next Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF), to be hosted in Sydney in December 2017, will launch a national Year of Youth. The Australian Catholic Bishops recently approved a proposal from the Australian Catholic Youth Council to host a national Year of Youth in 2018. The Year of Youth in 2018 will celebrate ten years [...] more

  

 

'His mercy endures forever'

Dec 10, 2015 10:36 pm

Source: Archbishop Hart

'His mercy endures forever'

Reflecting on the Year of Mercy, Archbishop Denis Hart, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, considers mercy as the bridge which connects God to humanity. In our modern world we see so many signs of the efforts of men and women to master challenges and problems. The remarkable progress in science and technology, the [...] more

  

 

Human Rights a real concern for Australia

Dec 10, 2015 10:35 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Human Rights a real concern for Australia

This Human Rights Day, 10 December 2015, Australia must take stock of its human rights performance, according to Bishop Vincent Long. The Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council says, 'There are certain groups in Australia and in our region whose rights have been undermined – often over many years. 'The First Peoples of [...] more

  

 

God the father of mercies

Pastoral letter from Bishop McKenna marking the Year of Mercy

Dec 10, 2015 10:00 pm

Source: Bishop McKenna

God the father of mercies

Dear Friends in Christ, Earlier this year, at midday on Saturday 20th June, the Angelus bells rang out in every parish of the Diocese of Bathurst, as we began the celebrations marking 150 years of our local church. The Angelus was a wonderful prayer to begin with. It recalls us to the moment of Mary's [...] more

  

 

Bishops Conference signs declaration against modern slavery

Dec 10, 2015 10:00 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Bishops Conference signs declaration against modern slavery

Faith leaders met in Parliament House on Wednesday, 2 December 2015, as part of the Australian Freedom Network campaign against #slavery. Details about the campaign are available online: www.afn.org.au Fr Brian Lucas signed the Joint Declaration of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery on behalf of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, President, Archbishop Denis Hart. Fr Brian [...] more

  

 

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