Bishop Ronald Mulkearns apologises for Ballarat abuse Bishop Ronald Mulkearns apologises for Ballarat abuse Friday 26 February 2016 THE FORMER Bishop of Ballarat, Ronald Mulkearns, has told the Royal Commission he is not sure if he knew child abuse was a crime during his time in charge of the Ballarat diocese, but he knew it was wrong, reports the ABC. Read more
Fresh start: Pope calls for integration of divorced into church life Friday 26 February 2016THOSE WHO HOPE Pope Francis will give divorced and civilly remarried Catholics a blanket welcome back to Communion and those who fear he will open the doors to such a possibility are both likely to be disappointed by his decision. Read more
Australia's policy of deterrence is unjust and indefensible, says Catholic Social Services Friday 26 February 2016‘ASYLUM SEEKERS should never be used as pawns in defence of Australia's borders,’ says Marcelle Mogg, CEO Catholic Social Services Australia. Read more
Statement from Rome, from the office of Cardinal Pell Monday 22 February 2016CARDINAL George Pell has today written to the Acting Minister for Police, Hon Robin Scott MP, formally requesting an inquiry into the maliciously-timed leaking of details of a police investigation into purported allegations against him, which was reported in the Herald-Sun and other media on Saturday. Read more
Catholic Church responds quickly in Fiji Monday 22 February 2016 THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, supported by Caritas Oceania agencies including Caritas Australia and Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is responding in Fiji, following the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Winston. Read more
At closing Mass, ACYF pilgrims told to be courageous At closing Mass, ACYF pilgrims told to be courageous Wednesday 11 November 2019
The Voice from Assisi enchants audience The Voice from Assisi enchants audience Friday 10 December 2019
MacKillop Family Services and Transdev help deliver Christmas cheer for kids in care MacKillop Family Services and Transdev help deliver Christmas cheer for kids in care Tuesday 10 December 2019
Youths encouraged to connect at this year’s ACYF and beyond Youths encouraged to connect at this year’s ACYF and beyond Sunday 8 December 2019