The issue of family violence cannot be relegated to just another social justice issue that we need to pay attention to, Paul Linossier, Chief Executive of Wesley Mission, told Church leaders at a public forum addressing family violence last month.
Aboriginal health researcher and advocate, Dr Juli Coffin, hopes to build on the 20-year legacy of The University of Notre Dame Australia in Western Australia’s north-west in her new role as Executive Director and Head of the University’s Broome Campus.
Imagine not being able to communicate with the people closest to you, even your own mum. Living with an intellectual disability is challenging in any country, but it’s especially difficult when you come from a poor family in Laos.
Bishop Max Davis, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of the Australian Defence Force, has this week been found not guilty of all accusations and charges relating to claims of historical incidents which were dealt with by the District Court of Western Australia during the period from 8-15 February 2016.
Australian Catholic Bishops Delegate for Refugees Bishop Vincent Long has last week commented on the High Court’s decision on offshore processing.
The Truth Justice and Healing Council have this week welcomed the announcement from the Commonwealth Government that it will negotiate with state and territory governments for the introduction of a nationally consistent redress framework for the survivors of child sexual abuse.
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven has been appointed by Pope Francis to the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St Gregory the Great for services to the Catholic Church in Australia.
Australians should not be indifferent to human trafficking and can take simple steps to combat this global injustice, according to a statement released this week by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
Two Catholic institutions will participate in a ground-breaking new study investigating the impact of TV exposure on people with dementia, reports the Herald Sun.
Brisbane Auxiliary Bishop Brian Finnigan has begun the new year in retirement from his episcopal ministry after Pope Francis last month officially accepted his resignation.