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Church without frontiers, Mother to all

101st World Day of Migrants and Refugees

18 Aug 2015 07:24 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Church without frontiers, Mother to all

'Migrants and refugees need our special attention and care, as they are our brothers and sisters', Bishop Vincent Long said today as he released a parish kit celebrating the 101st World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM CONV is the Bishop Delegate for Migrants and Refugees. The Catholic Church in [...] more

  

 

Healing through ministry

18 Aug 2015 06:03 pm

Source: Aoife Connors

Healing through ministry

Helping girls and young women overcome trauma and heal following beatings and sexual violence is the healing ministry of Sr Angelique Namaika, a woman with a passion for justice who is transforming her community. Sr Angelique received the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Nansen Refugee Award in 2013 for 'her exceptional courage and [...] more

  

 

Livelihoods at stake if climate change is not addressed

18 Aug 2015 06:02 pm

Source: Aoife Connors

Livelihoods at stake if climate change is not addressed

Climate change is very real in Kirbati. It's about survival. It's about saving our islands. It's about saving our homes, Kiribati native Maria Tiimon-Chi Fang told politicians and church leaders this week. Environmental NGO's, politicians and stakeholders gathered at Parliament House on Monday 17 August 2015 to discuss Pope Francis's environment encyclical, Laudato Si', focusing [...] more

  

 

Free to love. What is my "yes" worth?

18 Aug 2015 06:01 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Free to love. What is my

Helping young Catholics to find and give the love that they were created for, that is the goal for Jason Evert, founder of Chastity Project, when he visits Australia later this year. Jason will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Australian Catholic Youth Festival, which takes place in Adelaide from 3-5 December 2015. 'Pope [...] more

  

 

Catholic Church Insurance appoints new CEO

18 Aug 2015 06:00 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Catholic Church Insurance appoints new CEO

The Board of Catholic Church Insurance (CCI) has appointed Mr Rob Scenna to take over the position of Chief Executive Officer from Peter Rush who is retiring. Chairman of the board, Paul Gallagher, made the announcement yesterday evening, 17 August 2015, following a CCI board meeting. Rob will take up his appointment on 21 September 2015. [...] more

  

 

A message of challenge and hope

18 Aug 2015 03:59 pm

Source: ACU Media

A message of challenge and hope

Pope Francis has a message of challenge and hope for both the Church and the world whether it be addressing pilgrims in St Peter's Square, meeting presidents and prime ministers when visiting their nation, or washing the feet of prisoners or the disabled on Holy Thursday. A number of events in Melbourne in September will [...] more

  

 

Keeping records

18 Aug 2015 03:34 pm

Source: ACBC Communications

Keeping records

The thirteenth annual meeting of the Catholic Diocesan Archivists of Australia (CDAA) was recently held in Sydney, hosted by the Archdiocese of Sydney. The theme for this year's meeting was 'Canon Law and Archives' and the group participated in workshops focusing on Canon Law requirements. They also visited the recently opened Sydney Archdiocesan Archives as [...] more

  

 

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