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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
From accidental Religious Press Association member to Gutenberg winner
The award is named after the 15th century inventor of the movable-type printing press, Johannes Gutenberg, who also produced the first printed Bible.
NATIONAL: CRA National Council elected amidst Assembly’s call to synodality
As Religious leaders attended from all over the country, a spirit of joy prevailed, along with an eagerness to ‘fill the tank’ with the fuel of shared wisdom for what it means to guide their communities in life and ministry.
Synod Assembly gets underway in Rome
Catholics around Australia have been asked to pray that the continuing journey of the faithful together in the synod be a time of grace and that active listening, dialogue and discernment strengthen the dynamic relationships between the People of God and the Risen Lord.
Modern slavery survivor advocates for more support
Survivor advocate Mr Moe Turaga and Domus 8.7 remediation service advisor Ruth Furber praised the work of Catholic organisations in assessing and addressing modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.
Catholic education welcomes better early childhood options for the broader school sector
Catholic education has nearly 40 per cent of our schools located in regional, rural and remote areas who face unique challenges where the fund can help alleviate some of the future demand.
Research project to study the future of lay governance in a Synodal church
Under the Code of Canon Law, a public juridic person (PJP) is the Church’s equivalent of a civil corporation, such as dioceses, parishes or religious congregations, established to carry out apostolate works in the name of the Church.
NATIONAL: New Bishop of Cairns Ordained
Bishop Joe Caddy was born and raised in Melbourne. He holds a Bachelor of Theology from the Melbourne College of Divinity and degrees in Social Sciences from the Gregorian University in Rome.
Vinnes call for more housing during Homelessness Week
The majority of Australia’s homeless are not sleeping in doorways or tents in parks, but in less conspicuous settings, such as cars, couch-surfing or low-cost boarding houses or motels.
Response to ACU research findings concerning childhood sexual abuse in religious organisations
The figures are part of a dataset captured in the Australian Childhood Maltreatment Study (ACMS) which revealed that 1 in 250 Australians have been sexually abused by a leader or other adult in a religious organisation in childhood.
Help for those accompanying Catholics facing end-of-life decisions
In preparing the original document, the bishops consulted widely with a range of people including church leaders and health professionals. The bishops have also worked with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
