Latest 'Archdiocesan Media Releases' news articles.
- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesAustralia's Catholic bishops have called for respect and understanding in the federal election campaign, reminding Australians they all have a part to play in combating "crude tribalism" and promoting peaceful public debate. The comments are included...
- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesNeither employers nor governments are doing enough to support low-paid Australians, and particularly Australian families, the Catholic Church has told the Fair Work Commission. The Church has made submissions on the minimum wage since 2003 with a focus...
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Statement from Archbishop Mark Coleridge, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, RE: the Cardinal Pell Verdict
27 February 2019The news of Cardinal George Pell's conviction on historical child sexual abuse charges has shocked many across Australia and around the world, including the Catholic Bishops of Australia. The Bishops agree that everyone should be equal under the law,... - Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesLocal and national media have today carried a news story relating to a fatality on the Gold Coast which took place in the very early hours of Sunday, February 24. The incident occurred at the St Vincent's Catholic Church, which was closed at the time...
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Most dioceses have now entered the National Redress Scheme
13 December 2018The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is pleased that about 90 per cent of all parishes, diocesan schools and ministries have now officially joined the National Redress Scheme. Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher has today announced that 27 of... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Audit reveals Archdiocese complying with safeguarding policy
5 December 2018The Archdiocese of Brisbane's third independent audit into its safeguards for children and vulnerable adults has found its parishes to be complying with the safeguarding policy. The Archdiocese has released the external audit of its Safeguarding Children... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Bishops warn against rush to remove religious freedoms
28 November 2018Parliament should not repeal protections for religious schools but should provide a positive recognition of the right of schools to operate according to their faith, the Australian Catholic bishops have said. The Shadow Attorney General today announced... - Author: Archdiocesan Media Releases
Catholic Church stands with Prime Minister, renews apology
22 October 2018The leaders of Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) and the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) have welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison's apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse and recommitted to working with the community... - Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesNational Child Protection Week starts Sunday, September 2 and runs through to Saturday, September 8. The Sunday September 2 launch of this National initiative has been chosen by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN)...
- Author: Archdiocesan Media ReleasesThe Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Catholic Religious Australia have today confirmed that the Church will enter the national redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse when that becomes possible under national legislation. "Since as...