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INTERNATIONAL: Pope urges respect for the life and dignity of migrants, refugees
With millions of people fleeing persecution and poverty around the globe, nations must expand options to enable migrants and refugees to cross their borders safely, Pope Francis has said. “The principle of the centrality of the human person, firmly stated by my beloved predecessor, Benedict XVI, obliges us to always prioritise personal safety over national security,” Pope Francis wrote in his message for the World Day of Refugees 2018.
NATIONAL: Leaders of world’s three personal ordinariates to meet in Australia for the first time
Leaders of the only three communities established for former Anglicans who sought communion with the Catholic Church will meet for the first time in Australia this month. Monsignor Keith Newton of the Ordinariate in the United Kingdom, Bishop Steven Lopes of the Ordinariate in the United States and Australia’s own Ordinary Monsignor Harry Entwistle will meet in Brisbane at the end of August. By Emilie Ng, The Catholic Leader.
NATIONAL: Perth Vicar for Social Outreach to present at Pastoral Leaders Conference
Archdiocese of Perth Chief Operations Officer Dr Terry Wilson is one of several key speakers at the upcoming National Pastoral Leaders and Planners Conference. The Conference, titled Vine and Branches: Yearning to Belong, will be held in Melbourne from 4 to 7 September 2017 and will be attended by pastoral planners and pastoral leaders, clergy and pastoral associates from across the country.
NATIONAL: Catholic Mission leader appointed 2020 Plenary Council Facilitator
The Bishops Commission for the Plenary Council have last week announced the appointment of Ms Lana Turvey-Collins as the Plenary Council Facilitator. Ms Turvey-Collins will work in partnership with members of the Formation Team of Catholic Mission, forming a Plenary Council Facilitation Team which will comprise Fr Noel Connolly SSC and Mr Peter Gates, Deputy National Director of Catholic Mission.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis says vacation time should be prayer time
In a week in which natural disasters, war and racial conflicts dominated the headlines, Pope Francis prayed that Mary would bring peace to a divided world, after reciting the Angelus prayer on the Feast of the Assumption on 15 August in St Peter’s Square. The Holy Father asked Mary to obtain for everyone consolation and a future of serenity and harmony. By Junno Arocho Esteves.
NATIONAL: Sydney Archdiocese produces Deconstructing #ACYF17
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Bishop Robert McGuckin appointed new BBI Director
Internationally respected canon law expert, the Bishop of Toowoomba, Most Reverend Robert McGuckin says he is looking forward to working more closely with BBI – The Australian Institute of Theological Education as a newly-appointed Director.
Meet the new CathNews Editorial Advisory Board
CathNews, Australia’s leading faith-based website, has a new home and a new independent editorial board following recent changes to its operations, the ACBC Media Blog reports.
WA Religious Education Director named on Australian Catholic Bishops Plenary Council Executive Committee
Catholic Education Western Australia’s (CEWA) own Director, Religious Education Dr Debra Sayce has last week been named as a member of a new Executive Committee to ensure the successful preparation, celebration and implementation of the 2020 Plenary Council.
