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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Bishops call on politicians to support marriage and consider a popular vote
Australia’s Catholic bishops have urged politicians to resolve the divisive debate on proposals to redefine marriage. A Senate report on holding a popular vote on marriage was tabled today.
Child sexual abuse in schools Royal Commission submission
National consistent child safety laws and protocols for reporting to police are part of the Truth Justice and Healing Council’s (TJHC) recommendations to the Royal Commission’s Issues Paper 9: Addressing the risk of child sexual abuse in schools, according to a media statement issued this week.
Royal Commission releases child sexual abuse redress and civil litigation findings
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has made a wide-ranging raft of recommendations to governments across Australia relating to redress for survivors of child sexual abuse and reforms to legal processes involved in bringing abuse claims to court.
Bishop Long welcomes announcement Australia will accept 12,000 more refugees
“Australia has a primary obligation to protect desperately vulnerable people and so I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that an extra 12,000 refugees will be accepted from Syria and Iraq.”
Catholic Church calls for nationally consistent child sex abuse police reporting law
The Catholic Church’s Truth Justice and Healing Council has this week called for the introduction of a new, consistent nation-wide criminal law requiring the reporting to the police of suspected child sexual abuse.
New e-publication highlights Lay Pastoral Ministry in action
A new e-publication is being launched nationally today, focusing on the unsung heroes of our parishes, hospitals and prisons, those working in lay pastoral ministry, across Australia.
Caritas responds to Myanmar flooding
Caritas Australia has last week reported that is working with its local partner, Caritas in Myanmar (Karuna Mission Social Solidarity [KMSS]), in assisting those who’ve been affected by Cyclone Komen.
Church alive in Brisbane, says Papal Nuncio
The Catholic Leader has last week reported that claims the Catholic Church is dying are nothing but “false impressions”, according to Australia’s Papal Nuncio.
Church without frontiers, Mother to all
Migrants and refugees need our special attention and care, as they are our brothers and sisters, Bishop Vincent Long said this week in celebration of the 101st World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
National Children’s Commissioner to launch report on children’s safety
Australia’s National Children and Young People’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell, has this week launched a report in Canberra that looked at children and young people’s views on safety in institutions.
