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And welcome to the 2nd edition of the revived Media Blog monthly digest. On the first of each month, you'll receive an email summarising the stories that appeared on the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s online news channel.

This month, we welcome a newly ordained Bishop of Sandhurst and a newly appointed Bishop of Broken Bay. We also look at various social advocacy commentaries and campaigns, including the National Prayer Campaign for those affected by drought.

Message of hope for World Day of the Poor

30 October 2019
In the leadup to next month’s World Day of the Poor, the Church in Australia is recognising volunteers who work to bring hope to those in need.

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Church announces national drought prayer campaign

Discernment and Writing groups draw on Church's talent

23 October 2019
The Catholic Church in Australia is dedicating the month of November as a time to pray for those affected by crippling drought conditions and to pray for the gift of rain.

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Church continues to strengthen child safety practices

22 October 2019
The Catholic Church in Australia has made significant progress in responding to the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse, Archbishop Mark Coleridge said today on the anniversary of the National Apology to survivors and victims.

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Shane Mackinlay ordained eighth Bishop of Sandhurst

17 October 2019
(by Jordan Grantham, Diocese of Sandhurst) Bishop Shane Mackinlay, the eighth Bishop of Sandhurst, was ordained to the episcopacy in Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral yesterday.

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Government increasingly isolated in opposing Newstart boost

10 October 2019
Our challenge is to make the case for change to “everyday” Australians and to ensure Minister Ruston’s stereotype of a Newstart recipient is called out for what it is, says Joe Zabar, Deputy CEO CSSA.

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Bishop Anthony Randazzo named Bishop of Broken Bay

7 October 2019
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Anthony Randazzo the fourth Bishop of Broken Bay, a diocese that covers much of Sydney’s North Shore and the New South Wales Central Coast.

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New reports give dioceses pastoral planning insights

2 October 2019
National Centre for Pastoral Research director Trudy Dantis says new reports published this week will help bishops and Church leaders respond to the needs of their local communities.

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Australian Catholic Youth Festival theme song released

1 October 2019
With up to 5000 young Catholics expected to converge on Perth’s Convention and Exhibition Centre from December 8 to 10, Fr Rob Galea, founder of FRG Ministry and a priest of the Diocese of Sandhurst, has created a new theme song and video clip for ACYF19.

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