... The Word of God is mystery. It calls forth from us a profound faith ... As the Religious of Australia may we together continue to grow in confidence, in the power of the Word of God at work and in our lives as we seek to express our fundamental commitment to justice, peace and integrity of creation for our church and for our world.
The Sisters of St Joseph have established co-operatives in Peru which train and equip women in producing accessories for sale in Australia.
Our series on multiculturalism in the Australian Catholic Church continues ...
In contrast to the USA and France, Australia, like Canada, has a moderate and balanced religion-state relationship.
The profile is changing quite quickly. Catholicism is growing, but not as fast as the whole population. This trend will continue for some time driven by the migration of Catholic minorities from Iraq, the Balkans, India, Sri Lanka as well as Indonesia and Malaysia.
The greying Australian parish is currently struggling. How much do Catholics feel that they are part of the Australian Catholic Church and their parish?
Submissions for the Freedom of religion and belief in the 21st century discussion paper close at the end of January 2009.
Fr Frank Brennan SJ will chair a national community consultation on a bill of rights for Australia.
The second national gathering of the Australian Ecumenical Council for Spiritual Direction will be held in April 2009, in Sydney.
News from the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference November Plenary including the latest appointments involving CRA representatives.
Canon Law course 2009; new role for Br Kevin Ryan CFC; SAO to be celebrated; ecumenical retreat in February; St Mary's makes the apology more tangible.
Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP in Australia; Josephites ask for Australia to ratify the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; Sr Theresa Schumacher to visit; Mercy Works' Community Links Project closes; Columban calendars in custody; Recognition; historic inter-faith meeting for America's religious leaders; new websites, ACRATH and Negros Nine.
books: P. Negri: A Retrospective, Human Rights Overboard: Seeking Asylum in Australia.
films: three powerful movies to be released on Boxing Day.
Pastoral Care Associate, Mercy Health, Albury; General Secretary, National Council of Churches in Australia
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