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Living Laudato Si’
Living Laudato Si’ I believe that Saint Francis is the example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically… who lived in simplicity and in wonderful harmony with God, with others, with nature and with himself. He shows us just how inseparable the bond is between … Continue reading Living Laudato Si’
Is Sanctuary the Way to Go?
From the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference Media Blog: “Is Sanctuary the Way to Go? Source : Fr Maurizio Pettenà, National Director, Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office In response to the decision of the High Court that it is legal to send and detain asylum seekers in off-shore detention places, some Christian Communities have … Continue reading Is Sanctuary the Way to Go?
Catholic Community Organisations to work together to care for asylum-seekers
From a recent media release by Jesuit Social Services: “CatholicCare, Jesuit Social Services and MacKillop Family Services have offered to lead a coordinated response to house and care for the 267 asylum seekers at risk of being returned to Nauru, following Melbourne Catholic Archbishop Denis Hart’s call for action from the Catholic community. “CatholicCare, MacKillop Family … Continue reading Catholic Community Organisations to work together to care for asylum-seekers
Sunday Penalty Rate Cuts – What does it mean for Catholics
The Issue In December a report on the issue by Productivity Commission, a Government advisory body, was tabled in Parliament. It argued for the reduction of Sunday penalty rates to the level of Saturday rates, but only for those in the retail and hospitality sector. The issue is now before the Fair Work Commission which … Continue reading Sunday Penalty Rate Cuts – What does it mean for Catholics