Tag: Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
Vatican responds to Royal Commission
Experts examined 12 safeguarding recommendations relating to universal Church law or practice.
Nothing lost, everything gained: why moving on from CPSL is important
The Australian (29 June 2020) reports ‘Abuse watchdog axed.’ Then comes this:
‘Church reform groups say Catholic Professional Standards Ltd is being dismantled amid concern...
Ukrainian Catholics welcome new bishop
Newly-ordained Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR will move to Australia to listen and grow with community.
Hmmm … the Independent Advisory Group’s Governance report
The Governance Report in its current form has good points, but there are too many signs that it will try to engineer doctrinal change through governance change
Child abuse a ‘terrible crime’
Archbishop Fisher reiterates his view that child sexual assault is a crime and a sin.
First Torres Strait Islander priest
The first ordination of a Torres Strait Islander into the Catholic priesthood in Australia was celebrated with a culturally-symbolic ceremony in Far North Queensland...
Child protection standards released
Church's national safeguarding standards are based on Royal Commission recommendations.
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Innovative ‘cuddle beds’ for humane palliative care
Cuddle beds are an important initiative
