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New archbishop looks forward to serving the Church in Brisbane
Archbishop Shane Mackinlay was welcomed by the people of Brisbane at his installation Mass at St Stephen’s Cathedral yesterday. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Government urged to help 2500 patients stuck in public hospitals
The states and territories are calling on the Albanese Government to do more to address a large number of elderly patients stuck in public hospitals waiting for aged care beds. Source: ABC News.
Australia’s new bishops attend formation course, meet Pope
Bishops ordained to the episcopate in the past year, including five Australian bishops, attended a formation course in Rome this week, which concluded yesterday with an audience with Pope Leo XIV. Source: Vatican News.
Victoria’s euthanasia program struggling to keep up with demand
Victoria’s voluntary euthanasia program is struggling to keep up with surging demand from dying Victorians as the program’s review board seeks changes to rules blocking access. Source: Herald Sun.
Socktober kicks off with Zambia the goal
Catholic Mission has launched its annual Socktober program, an initiative that focuses on inspiring young people to make a difference through the universal game of soccer.
Wollongong Diocese names new school after millennial saint
A new kindergarten-to-year-12 college for 1800 students in Leppington, southwest Sydney, will be named after St Carlo Acutis. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Gaza priest says calls from Pope bring great joy
Getting phone calls from the Pope continues to bring “great joy” to the hundreds of people receiving shelter and support from the only Latin-rite Catholic church in Gaza, the parish priest said this week. Source: Catholic Review.
US bishops, officials call for prayer after conservative activist shot dead
United States Catholic bishops and public officials called for prayer after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Source: OSV News.
The Good News presented with artistry and humour
“Light of the World” is an animated film about Jesus’s life as told by the Apostle John. It is aimed at younger audiences but has appeal for all generations. Source: Australian Catholics.