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Gavin Abraham

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Plenary poised for virtual guidance

Despite large parts of the country being in lockdown, organisers of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia are ready to deliver the first assembly in October wholly online.

Plenary Council agenda calls for missionary Church

The agenda of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia calls those attending the Council assemblies to “develop concrete proposals to create a more missionary, Christ-centred Church in Australia”.

Chris Richardson and Bernard Salt

Leaders gather to consider Catholic policy response to COVID-19

Leaders of Catholic agencies and a number of external experts gathered online recently to consider the challenges of the pandemic for Australians and what the Catholic community can contribute to public policy ideas to bolster the country’s COVID-19 recovery.

Jobseeker increase doesn't cut it: CSSA

A $50 increase to the fortnightly Jobseeker payment and Youth Allowance will do nothing to lift Australians out of poverty and will perpetuate long-term disadvantage, says Catholic Social Services Australia CEO Ursula Stephens.

New national safeguarding agency established

The Catholic Church has established a new company to oversee all safeguarding, child protection and professional standards in Australia, creating a more focused and streamlined model.

Port Pirie bishop to be installed next month

Fr Karol Kulczycki SDS, Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Port Pirie, will be installed on Wednesday October 28 after being ordained in Poland.

Church’s seafarer support continues during pandemic

The Ruby Princess’ much-maligned status in the country’s COVID-19 story didn’t stop the Catholic Church offering pastoral care to the crew and seeking to ensure they got the help they needed.