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
Announcement of national themes for discernment opens next phase for Plenary Council Announcement of national themes for discernment opens next phase for Plenary Council Sunday 9 June 2019
Pope at Audience: 'communion overcomes divisions' Pope at Audience: 'communion overcomes divisions' Thursday 13 June 2019
Catholic Mission Welcomes Sr Stan from Ghana Catholic Mission Welcomes Sr Stan from Ghana Tuesday 11 June 2019
Sacred Heart Mission and CDF join for a hot soup fundraiser Sacred Heart Mission and CDF join for a hot soup fundraiser Friday 14 June 2019
