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On January 10, 2021, the Holy Father Pope Francis, in a move that received little attention..........., issued a Moto Proprio Spiritus Domini, in which he ordered that Canon 320 of the Code of Canon Law be altered to make it possible for Catholic women of good character to participate in the liturgical ministries of lector and acolyte through installation in a liturgical ritual. In a letter to Cardinal Luis Ladaria, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, he wrote that women as lectors and acolytes will “entail a stability, a public recognition and a mandate from the bishop” which would entail a “more effective participation of everyone in the Church participation in the work of evangelization.” In the wake of the discernment which has emerged from the last Synods of Bishops, Pope Francis wanted to formalize and institutionalize the presence of women at the liturgical celebrations of the Church.
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Jesus’ crucifixion was traumatic for his followers in more ways than one, so according to the Gospels only a few, such as Jesus’ mother, remained with him until he died. Mary Magdalene’s fortitude and faithfulness are shown there, at the foot of the cross, where she saw her Lord put to death as a criminal. In each of the four Gospels, a group of women is said to witness Jesus’ death on the cross, and in the three Gospels that provide names, Mary Magdalene is always listed as one of them (for example, John 19:25).
Mary Magdalene shows that something as ordinary as perseverance in staying close to Jesus, even in the midst of mourning and fear, can also be used by God for extraordinary purposes.
Mary Magdalene shows that faithfulness in the face of grief and trauma can lead to an unexpected encounter with Jesus and a profound purpose. In her case, Jesus told her to go tell the other disciples about him. So she went, Apostle to the Apostles, saying “I have seen the Lord” (Jn 20:18).
Mary Magdalene shows that something as ordinary as perseverance in staying close to Jesus, even in the midst of mourning and fear, can also be used by God for extraordinary purposes.
Mary Magdalene shows that faithfulness in the face of grief and trauma can lead to an unexpected encounter with Jesus and a profound purpose. In her case, Jesus told her to go tell the other disciples about him. So she went, Apostle to the Apostles, saying “I have seen the Lord” (Jn 20:18).
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Q: What about the memorandum of the late Cardinal Pell? What do you think he was looking for by publishing those writings under a pseudonym?Porras: Cardinal Pell’s memorandum, like Cardinal Müller’s book, not to mention others, is an indication that they believe themselves to be holders of the truth, above good and evil, without accepting any argumentation against what they think. It is a bad example and in this case, writing under a pseudonym, has no purpose other than to make the person spoken about look bad. May he rest in peace.
Q: In his writings, Cardinal Pell lashes out against the Synod on Synodality, which he calls a “toxic nightmare.” Is it possible that this important assembly could become the latest hobby horse against its great proponent, Pope Bergoglio?
Porras: Whoever has not assimilated the ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council in Lumen Gentium and Gaudium et Spes, mainly, is not capable of understanding the evolution of communion and participation, of walking together, in which the wheat grows together with the weeds, but should not be uprooted, but should form and mature an authentic spirituality, which involves careful, slow discernment, which seeks in the signs of the times to give reason for the signs of God, of the Gospel of Jesus.
Q: In his writings, Cardinal Pell lashes out against the Synod on Synodality, which he calls a “toxic nightmare.” Is it possible that this important assembly could become the latest hobby horse against its great proponent, Pope Bergoglio?
Porras: Whoever has not assimilated the ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council in Lumen Gentium and Gaudium et Spes, mainly, is not capable of understanding the evolution of communion and participation, of walking together, in which the wheat grows together with the weeds, but should not be uprooted, but should form and mature an authentic spirituality, which involves careful, slow discernment, which seeks in the signs of the times to give reason for the signs of God, of the Gospel of Jesus.
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Two lives by Michael McVeigh - 17 January 2023
Two important figures in the Catholic Church passed away over the summer. Although they’re no longer with us, Pope Benedict and Cardinal George Pell will continue to have a significant influence on the life of the Church.
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Two important figures in the Catholic Church passed away over the summer. Although they’re no longer with us, Pope Benedict and Cardinal George Pell will continue to have a significant influence on the life of the Church.
Michael McVeigh is Head of Publishing and Digital Content at Jesuit Communications, publishers of Eureka Street.
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The rich diversity of the Catholic Church across Oceania, as well as its unity, was evident during a meeting in Melbourne last week of representatives of the region’s four bishops conferences and Eastern Catholic churches.
“The spirit of synodality – it’s a beautiful spirit that must live long after this,” Ms Wrakia said.Feedback from next month’s Fiji assembly, again drawn out through a process of prayerful discernment, will inform the refinement of the document, which will be finalised by the FCBCO executive and members of the discernment and writing group.The final report will be sent to the Holy See to help prepare the working document (instrumentum laboris) for the first assembly of the Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church, which will be held in October this year.
“The spirit of synodality – it’s a beautiful spirit that must live long after this,” Ms Wrakia said.Feedback from next month’s Fiji assembly, again drawn out through a process of prayerful discernment, will inform the refinement of the document, which will be finalised by the FCBCO executive and members of the discernment and writing group.The final report will be sent to the Holy See to help prepare the working document (instrumentum laboris) for the first assembly of the Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church, which will be held in October this year.
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ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY COSTELLOE SDB - (PERTH WA)
PRESIDENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE
PRESIDENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE
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Dear friends, your time here in Rome coincides with the synodal journey that the whole Church is presently undertaking, a journey that involves listening, to the Holy Spirit and to one another, in order to discern how to help God’s holy people live his gift of communion and become missionary disciples. This is also the challenge and task you are called to take up as you walk together along the path that leads to priestly ordination and pastoral service.
In this regard, I want to share with you some brief reflections on three elements that I think are essential to priestly formation: dialogue, communion and mission. We can see these in the passage from Saint John’s Gospel about Andrew and another disciple of John the Baptist who meet Jesus, stay with him for a time and then lead others, particularly Simon Peter, to encounter the Lord (cf. Jn 1:35-42).
In this regard, I want to share with you some brief reflections on three elements that I think are essential to priestly formation: dialogue, communion and mission. We can see these in the passage from Saint John’s Gospel about Andrew and another disciple of John the Baptist who meet Jesus, stay with him for a time and then lead others, particularly Simon Peter, to encounter the Lord (cf. Jn 1:35-42).
Pope Francis Catechesis - 2023
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Pope Francis Catechesis - 2022
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HAVING A LOOK AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA
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The Spanish-language news outlet Religion Digital published an interview this week with Cardinal Baltazar Porras, who had just been named Archbishop of Caracas earlier that day. Named a Cardinal by Pope Francis in 2016, the 78-year-old prelate had been the archbishop of Mérida since 1991, but served as the apostolic administrator of Caracas beginning in 2018. He was not formally appointed as archbishop in Caracas due to a stalemate between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the Vatican over the appointment. This interview on the state of the Church and the recent Vatican controversies is interesting because it provides the perspective of a Latin American cardinal and a longtime collaborator of Pope Francis. Given the recent attacks by Cardinals Pell and Müller on the pope and the synod, as well as the book by Archbishop Georg Gänswein and the anti-papal interview with Archbishop Charles Chaput, it is refreshing see a level-headed and well-informed cardinal from another part of the world speak directly to their scandalous behavior and paint a clearer picture of the situation in Rome. Since it does not appear in English elsewhere, here is an abridged translation of the interview:
.........Q: What about the memorandum of the late Cardinal Pell? What do you think he was looking for by publishing those writings under a pseudonym?Porras: Cardinal Pell’s memorandum, like Cardinal Müller’s book, not to mention others, is an indication that they believe themselves to be holders of the truth, above good and evil, without accepting any argumentation against what they think. It is a bad example and in this case, writing under a pseudonym, has no purpose other than to make the person spoken about look bad. May he rest in peace.
.........Q: What about the memorandum of the late Cardinal Pell? What do you think he was looking for by publishing those writings under a pseudonym?Porras: Cardinal Pell’s memorandum, like Cardinal Müller’s book, not to mention others, is an indication that they believe themselves to be holders of the truth, above good and evil, without accepting any argumentation against what they think. It is a bad example and in this case, writing under a pseudonym, has no purpose other than to make the person spoken about look bad. May he rest in peace.
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THE PEOPLE OF GOD & LUMEN GENIUM VATICAN II
One of the themes most emphasized by the documents of Vatican II was the importance of the People of God. Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, has 41 references to the People of God. This is the subject of Chapter II, following Chapter I, which speaks of The Mystery of the Church. In this Chapter II, the document presents the People of God as sharing in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly power of Christ.
One of the themes most emphasized by the documents of Vatican II was the importance of the People of God. Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, has 41 references to the People of God. This is the subject of Chapter II, following Chapter I, which speaks of The Mystery of the Church. In this Chapter II, the document presents the People of God as sharing in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly power of Christ.
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Australian reflections on Synod’s working document published
While the hundreds of Australians who participated in the latest round of discernment for the global Synod of Bishops process identified issues and challenges facing Catholics, there was a strong sense of hope for the Church’s futureAlmost 80 groups from across Australia, comprising a total of about 750 people, took up the invitation to reflect on the Working Document for the Continental Stage, which was published in October. Bishops conferences around the world are leading similar processes, promoting ongoing reflection in anticipation of the two Synod of Bishops assemblies, set for October 2023 and October 2024.
While the hundreds of Australians who participated in the latest round of discernment for the global Synod of Bishops process identified issues and challenges facing Catholics, there was a strong sense of hope for the Church’s futureAlmost 80 groups from across Australia, comprising a total of about 750 people, took up the invitation to reflect on the Working Document for the Continental Stage, which was published in October. Bishops conferences around the world are leading similar processes, promoting ongoing reflection in anticipation of the two Synod of Bishops assemblies, set for October 2023 and October 2024.
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BISHOP ANNOUNCES NEW TEMPLATE FOR MISSION AND EVANGELISATION -
BRINGING PEOPLE TO CHRIST SO THAT CHRIST CAN NOURISH THEIR LIVES
IN LIVING THE GOSPEL AS MISSIONARY DISCIPLES
BRINGING PEOPLE TO CHRIST SO THAT CHRIST CAN NOURISH THEIR LIVES
IN LIVING THE GOSPEL AS MISSIONARY DISCIPLES
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RE: “FISHING FOR SOULS AND FEEDING THE FLOCK”
MISSION & EVANGELISATION FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENT
I am delighted to endorse and provide you with “Fishing for Souls & Feeding the Flock” which will serve as our foundational document for our efforts and activities in mission and evangelisation in the Diocese of Armidale.
RE: “FISHING FOR SOULS AND FEEDING THE FLOCK”
MISSION & EVANGELISATION FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENT
I am delighted to endorse and provide you with “Fishing for Souls & Feeding the Flock” which will serve as our foundational document for our efforts and activities in mission and evangelisation in the Diocese of Armidale.
Social Justice Statements
In a tradition reaching back to 1940, the Australian Catholic Bishops release major social justice statements each year in time for Social Justice Sunday. Through this tradition they contribute to the development of local Catholic Social Teaching. The statements encourage the Catholic community to reflect and act on social, economic and ecological issues. They remind us of the social dimension of the mission of the Church.
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In a tradition reaching back to 1940, the Australian Catholic Bishops release major social justice statements each year in time for Social Justice Sunday. Through this tradition they contribute to the development of local Catholic Social Teaching. The statements encourage the Catholic community to reflect and act on social, economic and ecological issues. They remind us of the social dimension of the mission of the Church.
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GET IN TOUCH WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE MOVEMENT
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH
"SYNODALITY"
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH
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The Laudato Si’ Action Platform, an initiative of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’.
It equips the Church to achieve real and lasting solutions to the ecological crisis.
It equips the Church to achieve real and lasting solutions to the ecological crisis.
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Joseph Ratzinger
Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) is widely recognized as one of the most brilliant theologians and spiritual leaders of our time. As Pope he authored the best-selling Jesus of Nazareth; and prior to his pontificate, he wrote many influential books that continue to remain important for the contemporary Church, such as Introduction to Christianity and The Spirit of the Liturgy.
Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) is widely recognized as one of the most brilliant theologians and spiritual leaders of our time. As Pope he authored the best-selling Jesus of Nazareth; and prior to his pontificate, he wrote many influential books that continue to remain important for the contemporary Church, such as Introduction to Christianity and The Spirit of the Liturgy.
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Church publishes fifth annual report on child safety
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UNPACKING VATICAN II - FIDES QUAERENS INTELLECTUM
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OUR PARISH LEARNING IN THE FAITH AND PRACTICE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
DISCERNING THE WAY OF THE LORD ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT WHO IS MOVING IN AND THROUGH THE CHURCH
AVOIDING THE SLIDE INTO REACTIONARY CULTISM AND IDEOLOGICALLY DRIVEN & DIVISIVE CAMPS
BEING THE BODY OF CHRIST - THE PEOPLE OF GOD - MISSIONARY DISCIPLES IN OUR TIME OUR CENTURY
Sentire cum Ecclesia - Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam
DISCERNING THE WAY OF THE LORD ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT WHO IS MOVING IN AND THROUGH THE CHURCH
AVOIDING THE SLIDE INTO REACTIONARY CULTISM AND IDEOLOGICALLY DRIVEN & DIVISIVE CAMPS
BEING THE BODY OF CHRIST - THE PEOPLE OF GOD - MISSIONARY DISCIPLES IN OUR TIME OUR CENTURY
Sentire cum Ecclesia - Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam
I wouldn’t want to be fussy about that [Communion in the hand].
It was done in the early Church.
A reverent manner of receiving Communion in the hand is in itself
a perfectly reasonable way to receive Communion.
Pope Benedict XVI - God and the World, p,410
It was done in the early Church.
A reverent manner of receiving Communion in the hand is in itself
a perfectly reasonable way to receive Communion.
Pope Benedict XVI - God and the World, p,410
"Those who reject the teaching of the Second Vatican Council are placing themselves outside the Church”. “Either you are with the Church and therefore you follow the council, or you interpret it in your own away – according to your desire – [and] you do not stand with the Church,” the Pope said.
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
THE 7 PRINCIPLES:
DIGNITY
SOLIDARITY
THE COMMON GOOD
THE OPTION FOR THE POOR
PEACE
CARE OF CREATION
THE DIGNITY OF WORK & PARTICIPATION
THE 7 PRINCIPLES:
DIGNITY
SOLIDARITY
THE COMMON GOOD
THE OPTION FOR THE POOR
PEACE
CARE OF CREATION
THE DIGNITY OF WORK & PARTICIPATION
A Summary of the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse
2021–2030 and its Action Plans
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A guide to the Church’s response to child sexual abuse
2021–2030 and its Action Plans
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A guide to the Church’s response to child sexual abuse
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TOWARDS A THEOLOGY OF SAFEGUARDING
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St JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
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St Joseph’s School is a co-educational Catholic Primary School. St Joseph’s School in Glen Innes was founded by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart to provide quality Catholic Primary for boys and girls. The school is an integral part of the Glen Innes Parish Community and shares it’s task of imparting Catholic traditions while respecting and appreciating the traditions of other Christians.
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