The Amazing Race, World Youth Day Preparations
Jun 01, 2016 06:03 pm
Source: Amanda Smith, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Diocese of Ballarat
The Victorian World Youth Day Pilgrimage gathered together in Melbourne on Saturday, May 23 to prepare for the pilgrimage to World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow, Poland in July 2016. Around three hundred pilgrims gathered for a day of getting to know each other, formation and prayer as well as the challenge of an Amazing […] more
Amoris Laetitia – An Invitation to Engage
Jun 01, 2016 06:00 pm
Source: Fr Sean Hall, Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, UK
“Pope confuses faithful with mixed messages on family life”. “Conservatives will tut. Liberals will be equally disappointed. The rest of us will wonder why we are still worrying about such nonsense. “Individual conscience”? Yes, mine is telling right now that we don’t need to be listening to old men in fancy robes pontificating any longer.” […] more
Revamped website for Migrant & Refugee Office
Jun 01, 2016 05:55 pm
Source: ACBC Communications
The Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (ACMRO) launched its revamped website this week. The website includes a section on asylum seeker policy, a media section and a resources centre. Interested viewers can sign up to receive the ACMRO eNewsletter through the website at www.acmro.catholic.org.au The upgraded website features a combination of neutral and bright colours with an […] more
Setting the Record Straight on School Funding
Jun 01, 2016 05:52 pm
Source: National Catholic Education Commission
A report from the Centre for Policy Development released today contains analysis of the Australian education system. National Catholic Education Commission executive director Ross Fox says the report contains flawed analysis and unsubstantiated claims. Projections on school funding The report’s authors claim that by 2020, Catholic schools will be receiving higher levels of funding from […] more
A Prayer for the Election
Jun 01, 2016 05:50 pm
Source: Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
Holy God, at the dawn of time you fashioned the world and set it on its course. In the fullness of time your Son took flesh and sowed the seeds of a new order, and day by day your Spirit works to bring to birth your realm of mercy, justice and peace. We give you […] more
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