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Shalom Community thanks Pope for approval of statutes       18 May 2012 The Vatican has approved the statutes of the Shalom Community, just 30 years after it was created. In gratitude, 1,500 members of the Catholic movement traveled to Rome to thank Pope.

Why Be Catholic?- Patrick Madrid       18 May 2012 It is a question many Catholics are often asked but are sometimes floundering to find the definitive answers.

Re-cast the Debate - No Such Thing as a Non-Believer       18 May 2012 Every citizen has faith and belief in something and contrary to popular opinion, there is no such thing as an unbeliever, says Professor Iain Benson, internationally renowned legal philosopher, writer, professor and practicing legal consultant.

Volunteering for Vinnies is Gayle's Way of Giving Back       16 May 2012 Brutalised by ruthless drug dealers her addicted daughter had brought into her home, Gayle was in fear of her life.

Benedict XVI to Have Lunch With Families During The World Meeting of Families       16 May 2012 The last day of his visit to Milan, Benedict XVI will have lunch with families from the World Meeting.

Pope to Issue Invitation to Australian Anglicans Next Month       15 May 2012 Several hundred of Australia's traditional Anglicans are expected to respond to Pope Benedict XVI's invitation next month to become part of the Catholic Church.

New Bishop of the Diocese of Toowoomba       15 May 2012 Pope Benedict XVI has named 68-year-old Sydney-born, Monsignor Robert McGuckin sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Toowoomba.

Landmark Year for Sydney's Youngest Seminary       15 May 2012 The past 12 months have been a landmark year for Sydney's youngest seminary.

Budget Plays Cruel Hoax on Those with Severe Dependent Disabilities - Carer       9 May 2012 The Federal Government's $1 billion to begin implementing a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from July next year is nothing more than a "sad and poorly executed hoax on Australians with a severe dependent disability,"

Budget Without a Heart - Welfare and Health Agencies       9 May 2012 Health and social welfare services are disappointed with a Budget they say has come with a huge cost for the disadvantaged, the poor and unemployed.

Religion Should be Seen as Part of the Solution not Part of the Problem       8 May 2012 Too often religion is seen as an obstacle to peace when instead it should be regarded as part of the solution, says Dr Debbie Weissman, President of the International Council of Christians and Jews (ICCJ).

Benedict XVI to Attend Concert at La Scala in Milan       8 May 2012 On the occasion of the World Meeting of Families, on Friday June 1, the Pope will visit the opera house of La Scala in Milan.

Bishops & Religious Back Calls for Halt to NT "Intervention"       8 May 2012 Australia's Catholic bishops and religious have appealed to Federal Senators not to pass "Stronger Futures Northern Territory 2011 Bill" which would see the Territory's controversial "Intervention" policy extended for a further 10 years.

Turning the Tables on Atheists       8 May 2012 Leading US Apologist Patrick Madrid says the traditional posture Christians take when their faith is questioned by atheists has been one of defence.

CWF Launches May Appeal       7 May 2012 The Charitable Works Fund (CWF) launched its May Pastoral Appeal yesterday and hopes to raise $3 million to help support six important agencies within the Archdiocese of Sydney.

A Look at The Second Vatican Council and The New Evangelization       7 May 2012 This coming month of October, will mark 50 years since the Second Vatican Council was officially opened.

Melbourne Archbishop Elected President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference       4 May 2012 Archbishop Denis Hart, Metropolitan Archbishop of Melbourne has been elected President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference at the Australian Bishops Plenary today in Sydney.

Communicating the Word - and the Word was Digital       4 May 2012 The Catholic Church has always been in the business of communication. However digital communication, social media platforms and the latest technology has changed - allowing for all kinds of interconnectivity between people.

More than 20 Million at Risk as Drought Tightens Grip in West Africa       4 May 2012 Caritas Australia has launched an appeal to help millions of starving men, women and children in West Africa caught in the grip of a devastating drought.

A Collective Shout Really Can Make a Difference       4 May 2012 Facebook and Twitter and fast-moving developments on the social media platform have given people a chance to speak out on what they believe.

Mending Lives, Mending Families       4 May 2012 A groundbreaking program at CatholicCare is achieving remarkable results and restoring hope to embattled families as they struggle to cope with the fall-out from a parent, partner or child's addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling.

On the Road Again.......       4 May 2012 Last year she drove across Australia visiting 107 schools and met an estimated 28,351 children. Now Josephite Sister, Sr Julianne Murphy is back behind the wheel for the Mary MacKillop Foundation's Travelling Sisters Roadshow 2012.

Claims Gonski Review of School Funding Flawed and Unsound       4 May 2012 The Gonski Review of school funding is a flimsy foundation for reform and is unlikely to lead to higher achievement or more equitable outcomes, says Professor Scott Prasser, Executive Director of the Australian Catholic University's Public Policy Institute.

Collective Shout Warns Parents of Mobile Phone Porn Downloads       3 May 2012 Australia's biggest telco has led the way by pulling the plug on sleazy soft porn downloads available on video-capable smart phones.

Business Heavy-weights Rush to Register for Vinnies' CEO Sleepout       2 May 2012 More than 240 of Sydney's high fliers will sleep rough on 21 June, braving cold winter temperatures in a bid to help raise $5 million for the homeless.

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