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First Provincial Council of Melbourne, 17-24 November 1907
This is the final article by Peter Wilkinson in the series looking at the various particular councils (provincial and plenary) convened by the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in Australia between 1844 and 1937. It examines the First Provincial Council of Melbourne held in Melbourne from 17-24 November 1907.
Hon Chris Ellison reappointed as UNDA Chancellor
The Hon Chris Ellison has been reappointed Chancellor of The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) for a second term.
‘Christmas Jars’ spotlights the spirit of giving
While reporting a burglary to the police, Hope discovers a jar full of money, labelled “Christmas Jar”.
Iona students examine their modern slavery footprint
Iona Presentation College students are redefining what modern slavery means to them by learning more and by taking action.
Food drive-in gives relief this Christmas season
The Knights of the Southern Cross (KSC) Cathedral Branch 28, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Elizabeth Quay (REQ), have last month joint ventured in support of St Vincent De Paul’s (Vinnies) “Christmas Appeal” on 21 November, collecting non-perishable food donations and giving food hampers to those in need.
Pope warns against worldliness after creating 13 new cardinals
Concelebrating Mass with 13 newly created cardinals, Pope Francis says Advent is a time to be vigilant, hopeful, and helpful.
Francis, in new book, talks about personal ‘lockdowns’ that changed his life
Let Us Dream will be published on 1 December by Simon ând Schuster. The section on what the pontiff called his “personal COVIDs” was excerpted in Italian newspapers 23 November.
New Norcia’s Rock of Remembrance serves as act of reconciliation
New Norcia Parish has last month blessed the newly installed ‘Rock of Remembrance’ – an interactive memorial in honour of those who experienced any form of neglect or abuse – following Sunday Mass on 25 October.
SACRI Catechetical Association WA celebrates Christ the King
Members of SACRI, a Catechetical association of the Christ’s lay faithful and dedicated to ‘Mary, Mother of the Church’, celebrated the feast of Christ the King at Our Lady’s Shrine, Bullsbrook Parish, on Sunday 22 November.
The Witches
Roald Dahl’s eponymous 1983 novel, first brought to the big screen in a 1990 film helmed by Nicolas Roeg, gets a spirited second adaptation with The Witches.
