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A Shared Shame

Two days ago a national report into violence against Australians with disability was tabled. Our country should be utterly ashamed and heartbroken at the despicable, unfair and cruel treatment of our mothers, fathers, friends, spouses, brothers, sisters, children, fellow human beings. There are stories of violent rapes, beatings, ridicule and deaths due to neglect.  These … Continue reading A Shared Shame

Cardinal Turkson Appeals for all Bishops to Support People’s Climate Marches

President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Cardinal Peter Turkson has invited all Bishops to support with ‘prayer, word and action’ the worldwide People’s Climate Marches happening this weekend. In a letter to Bishops worldwide, Cardinal Turkson said,  ‘Speaking at the World Meeting of Popular Movements earlier this year, Pope Francis observed that … Continue reading Cardinal Turkson Appeals for all Bishops to Support People’s Climate Marches

Syrian Refugee Appeal

  On 9 September 2015, the Federal Government announced Australia’s decision to welcome 12,000 Syrian refugees fleeing persecution in their home country. The Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP, has echoed Pope Francis in calling on all Catholics to respond generously to the official Archdiocese of Sydney appeal by providing whatever assistance they can. HOW … Continue reading Syrian Refugee Appeal