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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
TJHC welcomes CSA redress statement from Government, but concerned about delays
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.
Papal Knighthood awarded to ACU Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven
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.
Take action to end human trafficking
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.
ACU to study impact of TV on people with dementia
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 reaches retirement
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.
Archbishop Costelloe echoes Pope Francis – Youth called to bearers of hope, builders of the future
By Jamie O’Brien
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe last week echoed the words of Pope Francis in calling young people to be bearers of hope, builders of the future, encouraging them to make a world of goodness, beauty and truth.
The Archbishop was addressing his words to more than 3,000 young people as part of his catechesis at the opening of the 2015 Australian Catholic Youth Festiv...
Brian Lawrence receives Papal Knight from Apostolic Nuncio
Chair of the Australian Catholic Council for Employment Relations, Brian Lawrence, was last week presented a Knighthood of the Order of Pope Saint Sylvester.
Family Tax Benefits under attack: legislation before parliament would have a major impact on families
Chairman of the Australian Catholic Council for Employment Relations, Brian Lawrence, has this month spoken to the Senate Community Affairs Committee hearing into the Social Services legislation Amendment.
Fr Stephen Hackett MSC appointed new General Secretary of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
A priest of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Father Stephen Hackett, has been appointed the new General Secretary of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC).
Catholic Church releases guidelines for responding to civil claims for child sexual abuse
The Catholic Church’s Truth Justice and Healing Council (TJHC) has released guidelines for how Church authorities should respond when claims of child sexual abuse are made against them.
