Catholics in Australia are being encouraged to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them, with the relevant Bishops Commission saying it is morally permissible to accept any vaccine. In a document published today, the Bishops Commission...

The Catholic Church - in Australia and globally - is mourning the death of Cardinal Edward Cassidy, who died earlier today in Newcastle at the age of 96. After being ordained to the priesthood, Cardinal Cassidy served in parish ministry in Wagga Wagga...

The Queensland Government has announced the wonderful news that the Greater Brisbane lockdown will end at 12:00 noon on 1 April. Easter celebrations can continue as planned. This news brings great relief and joy. The following are the details and of specific...

The Queensland Government has announced a three day lockdown in effect for the Greater Brisbane Region from 5pm 29 March 2021 - 5pm Thursday 1 April 2021 due to four new cases of community transmission of COVID-19. The lockdown restrictions are in place...

The working document for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia provides a catalyst for the Church to renew the journey of prayer and discernment toward the first assembly in October, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says. The document, known as an instrumentum...

A new protocol to be introduced next week provides a framework for Catholic entities across Australia to respond consistently to people raising concerns or allegations of child sexual abuse. The National Response Protocol, which was adopted by the Australian...

The Queensland Government released the good news that the Greater Brisbane Region lockdown will end at 6pm this evening (11 January) with some precautions to remain in place until the 22nd of January. Please note the following restrictions, which are...

The Queensland government has issued a mandatory lockdown for the Greater Brisbane Region effective 6PM Friday 8th January to 6PM Monday 11th January. The Greater Brisbane Region includes the Local Council areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands...

The Catholic Church has established a new company to oversee all safeguarding, child protection and professional standards in Australia, creating a more focused and streamlined model. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Catholic Religious Australia...

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