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Wednesday, April 24

Australian voices heard at Vatican Youth Synod

An apology for past failings and calls for a renewed Church that listens and offers the guidance young people seek were common themes from the Australian voices heard at the Youth Synod currently underway in Rome.

Time for a humbler, more joyful Church: Coleridge

Earlier this month, Archbishop Mark Coleridge was elected president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. Currently the Archbishop of Brisbane, he previously served as an Auxiliary Bishop in Melbourne and as Archbishop of Canberra-Goulburn. In this conversation with the ACBC Communications Director Gavin Abraham, he speaks about his appointment at a critical time for the Catholic Church in Australia.

New ACBC president

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has elected Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Brisbane as president of the Conference.

Days of fasting and reparation for child abuse victims

The Australian Catholic community has been asked to begin the Lenten season with four days of fasting and reparation as a way of expressing sorrow for child sexual abuse and to assist with the healing of victims.

Bishops must verify bread and wine: Vatican

The Bishops of Australia have received a reminder from the Vatican about their responsibility to verify those who provide the bread and wine for the celebration of Mass.