Empowering women to embrace motherhood the key to new educational strategy - 26 Nov 2007 A series of “radically pro-woman” symposiums aimed at empowering women to embrace pregnancy and motherhood, and supporting them when facing difficult circumstances, is the first step in a comprehensive new strategy aimed at reducing Australia’s high rate of abortion.
Govt’s rationale for African refugee cut deeply concerning - Catholic Bishop - 11 Oct 2007 The Federal Government’s revelation that it based its decision to cut the intake of African refugees on perceived problems with their ability to settle in to life in Australia was deeply concerning, a Catholic Bishop said today.
Bishops answer questions on Divorce and the Church in new booklet - 13 Sep 2007 Australia’s Bishops are reaching out to those who have suffered the distress of marital breakdown and divorce with a new easy-to-read booklet which outlines the Church’s teaching in this difficult area and offers pastoral care and support.
Sr Myree Harris to represent ACBC at Vatican Conference on Homelessness - 12 Jul 2007 Sr Myree Harris RSJ has been selected to represent The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference at the First International Pastoral Meeting for The Homeless to be held by the Vatican in Rome in November.
“Witnessing Christ in the World of Work” Forum - 26 Mar 2007 Two young Australians have been selected to represent the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference at the 9th International Youth Forum in Rome this week.
Catholic Bishops propose less confronting Citizenship requirements - 26 Feb 2007 A Commission of Catholic Bishops has urged the federal government to modify its proposed changes to citizenship requirements so that language and knowledge requirements are met gradually, rather than being judged by a test.
