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FOUR Benedictine Daughters of the Divine Will, two from the United States and two from Italy, have whisked around Australia...

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A NEW study has mapped the prevalence of youth self-harm across Australia, identifying states and regions that need to be ...

POPE Francis said he was more concerned about the development of human intelligence than artificial intelligence. Speaking to Church communications professionals...

3 天之前 · GERMAN Jesuit Father Hans Zollner says the Church has made strides against the scourge of sexual abuse but warned it would never disappear. Fr Zollner, a world-leader in the Church’s fight against sexual abuse, gave a forthright assessment of the situation while speaking to clergy, religious, safeguarding officers, parishioners and church workers during a visit […]

2025年1月25日 · By Deacon Gary Stone FOR Australia Day 2025, coinciding with the Third Sunday of the Year, I was asked by the archdiocese to deliver a video recorded two-minute homily, to be shared on Facebook and the website and email. I was told to share something from my experiences that would link both themes and would address and inspire the mission of God to our audiences in Australia. The Gospel ...

4 天之前 · THE way consecrated women and men live their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience can offer light and hope to a world looking for authentic relationships marked by love and self-giving, Pope Francis said. Celebrating vespers on February 1, the eve of the feast of the Presentation of the Lord and of the Church’s celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life, the Pope thanked members of ...

2018年10月9日 · TOOWOOMBA Bishop Ken Howell has announced the appointment of Dianne Swan as the new executive director of CatholicCare Social Services....

2024年10月7日 · POPE Francis has named 21 news cardinals including one for Australia – Bishop Mykola Bychok of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul in Melbourne. The announcement will make Cardinal-Designate Bychok, 44, Australia’s only cardinal and the youngest cardinal. Pope Francis made the announcement from a window overlooking St Peter’s Square after […]