‘Green Patriarch’ honoured for exceptional ecological leadership
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople has been honoured with the Laudato Si’ Award for his exceptional ecological leadership, particularly his profound influence on Pope Francis. Source:...
View ArticleBroken Bay Diocese recognises five centuries of service
Broken Bay Diocese has recognised more than five centuries of cumulative service at its inaugural awards celebration. Source: Broken Bay News.
View ArticleCentre honouring beloved ‘Little Mother’ opens in Sydney
The Eileen O’Connor Centre has opened in Coogee in Sydney’s east, honouring the life’s work and legacy of the co-founder of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
View ArticleSculpture stolen from Bendigo cathedral found dumped and damaged
An elderly man and two youths have allegedly stolen a controversial 100-kilogram sculpture that was on display at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. Source: ABC News.
View ArticleNew guide to help teachers nurture spirituality in kids
For the first time in Australia, a practical guide has been developed to help educators nurture spirituality in the early years - a proven, yet often overlooked, foundation for children’s lifelong...
View ArticlePriests called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness: Pope
In a Church and a world divided and fractured, priests are called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness, which reconciles people and makes them one community, Pope Leo XIV has told new priests....
View ArticleAustralian bishops call for peace in Gaza
Australian bishops have echoed Pope Leo XIV’s pleas for peace in Gaza, and have called for urgent dialogue and for humanitarian aid to reach those in need. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
View ArticleCapuchins join struggle to save world’s largest volcanic lake
Capuchin friars in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province want the country’s government to stop activities that threaten the ecosystem of the world’s largest volcanic lake and protect the rights of tribal...
View ArticleSuspected Muslim rebels die in blast near Catholic shrine in Uganda
An explosion killed two suspected rebels, including a female suicide bomber, near a Catholic shrine in Uganda’s capital Kampala yesterday. Source: Reuters.
View ArticlePopemobile converted into ambulance blocked from entering Gaza
Border restrictions have prevented a popemobile donated by Pope Francis and converted into an ambulance from entering Gaza. Source: CNA.
View ArticleBrisbane parish launches ‘unashamedly Christian’ art prize
A Brisbane parish has created a new national Christian art prize, including Australia’s largest student art prize. Source: The Catholic Leader.
View ArticleLiturgical conference to bring together ‘the three Rs’
Rita, Ricky and Richard – It wasn’t intentional, but the Pilgrims of Hope: Transformed through Sacrament and Song conference will bring together three keynote speakers who will likely resonate with...
View ArticleBroken Bay’s development project officially opened
An innovative development project in the Broken Bay Diocese that includes a new primary school, parish centre, aged care and retirement living was officially opened and blessed by Bishop Anthony...
View ArticleSydney’s newest priest ‘grateful to God for everything’
Fr Tai Pham is the first priest to be ordained for the Sydney Archdiocese this year, in a richly symbolic ordination ceremony that also celebrated his faith, family and cultural heritage. Source: The...
View ArticlePope Leo makes his first contribution to ‘The Pope Video’
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for June, a month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is “that the world might grow in compassion”. Source: OSV News.
View ArticleMillions of low-paid workers to get above-inflation pay rise
Millions of Australian workers will get a 3.5 per cent pay rise from July 1, following the Fair Work Commission’s annual review of the minimum wage and award agreements. Source: ABC News.
View ArticleAI study finds some Dead Sea Scrolls older than thought
Researchers trained an artificial intelligence model on carbon-dated Dead Sea Scrolls to predict their age, and found several scrolls were older than previously thought. Source: ABC News.
View ArticleUS archbishop calls for prayers for victims of antisemitic attack in Colorado
Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila has called for prayers for the victims of an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, saying “This type of violence must come to an end, as it only fuels hatred.”...
View ArticlePope appeals for peace in first phone conversation with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed war and peace in Ukraine in separate phone calls with Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump overnight. Source: OSV News.
View ArticleStudents tour cathedral without leaving classroom
A pair of entrepreneurs have created an online video and virtual reality experience that allows users to explore Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in minute detail without stepping inside....
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