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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Seeking asylum a basic human right, not an act of illegality, says Bishop Long
Australian Catholic Bishops Delegate for Refugees, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, has recently responded to the announcement by Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and Minister for Immigration, Peter Dutton that the Government will introduce proposed legislation banning those who have arrived in Australia by boat from 19 July 2013 onwards from ever being able to apply for a visa to Australia.
Australian Catholic Bishops Congratulate Archbishop Denis Hart on Vatican Appointment
The Australian Catholic Bishops recently congratulated the President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Archbishop of Melbourne, Denis J Hart, on his appointment by Pope Francis as a member of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
Growing Higher Education from humble beginnings – BBI awarded new status as Higher Education Provider
The Broken Bay Institute, (BBI) an Australian Institute of Theological Education, was last month accredited as a Higher Education Provider (HEP) by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA).
New Caritas manager builds passion for assisting vulnerable communities
Former National Director of Caritas Sri Lanka, Father George Sigamony, has been appointed as the new Manager of Community Engagement for Caritas Australia.
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2016: Focus on farmers as drought, dwindling populations take their toll
A York mental health advocate has backed calls from Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) to support farmers doing it tough during Mental Health Week.
Funding certainty a genuine need for parents and schools
National Catholic Education Commission executive director Ross Fox has stated that the recent discussion on school funding has created greater uncertainty for parents and schools as to how the Commonwealth will fund schools from 2018 and beyond.
First Australian woman installed as head of knighthood order
After 20 years as a dame of the Queensland chapter of the legendary Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Dr Monica Thomson adds a black cape and a gold mantilla to her hooded robes to distinguish herself as the new chapter leader.
2016 SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT: Perspectives on an aged care workforce strategy
Many in the aged care sector have highlighted the need for a workforce strategy to ensure the availability of a skilled workforce to care for the increasing number of older Australians as the structural ageing of our population gathers pace.
October to be nationwide month of prayer and fasting for marriage and families
The Australian Catholic Marriage and Family Council (ACMFC) will next month initiate a national month of prayer and fasting for marriage and families.
Bishop Delegate, Marriage and Family of the Bishops Commission for Family, Youth and Life, Bishop Michael Kennedy, said the month of prayer and fasting is intended to be held in parishes across Australia as the nation prepares for a plebiscite on marriage.
Parliament right to ditch cuts to benefits for poor and disadvantaged communities
Plans to place the burden of budget repair on those who can least afford it were wrong morally and economically.
