A key papal adviser on Jubilee 2025 says he would welcome Australian dioceses marking the year in a variety of ways.
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Resources for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Canberra, 2 September 2024 – In a heartfelt message for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis emphasises the Church’s commitment to walking alongside migrants and refugees. The message theme “God walks with His people,” draws parallels between the biblical Exodus and the journeys of modern-day migrants.
Bishops conference remembers Fr Gerald O’Collins SJ
The recent death of Fr Gerald O’Collins SJ brings to a conclusion a remarkable life, marked by faithful and faith-filled service to the Catholic Church in Australia and around the world and indeed, through his teaching and scholarship, to the wider Christian family in Australia and beyond.
Action required to achieve global peace
Australia’s Catholic bishops say peace is possible if people commit to speaking the truth and redouble efforts to end war.
New Bishop of Cairns ordained
Former Melbourne priest Joe Caddy has been ordained as the Bishop of Cairns in a ceremony at St Monica’s Cathedral on August 15.
Response to Australian Catholic University research findings
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL) has confirmed the data in research published today by Australian Catholic University (ACU) is consistent with the findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, of sexual abuse by leaders in religious organisations and is an important contribution to our understanding of the long-lasting impacts of abuse across the lifespan.
Help for those accompanying Catholics facing end-of-life decisions
Australia’s Catholic bishops have released a new document to guide priests, chaplains and pastoral workers who are asked to provide pastoral support to Catholics who are considering accessing the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) scheme.
Government should reject Productivity Commission findings
Productivity Commission recommendations to exclude organisations with a religious purpose from deductible gift recipient (DGR) status and to abolish Basic Religious Charities (BRCs) should be rejected by the Albanese Government.
Church remembers Bishop Kevin Manning
Bishop Emeritus of Parramatta, the Most Reverend Kevin M Manning DD, has died aged 90.
National unity needed to address First Nations challenges
Chair of the Bishops Commission for Relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Bishop Charles Gauci, has called for all Australians to unite in addressing the critical issues faced by the First Nations people.