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Name: Saint Lawrence
Start: 2021-08-10T00:00:00+10:00
End: 2021-08-10T23:59:59+10:00

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July 2021

Wed 14

14 July 2021

1995: Proclamation of Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag as official flags of Australia

Did you know that the Australian national flag is not the only official flag of Australia? The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag were proclaimed as official flags of Australia on 14 July 1995. Find out more here. This would be a great day to invite people from your local Aboriginal Catholic Ministry… Read More »1995: Proclamation of Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag as official flags of Australia

Fri 16

16 July 2021

1945: Detonation of the first atomic bomb, New Mexico USA

"Any act of war aimed indiscriminately at the destruction of entire cities or extensive areas along with their population is a crime against God and humanity itself. It merits unequivocal and unhesitating condemnation."Vatican II, Gaudium et Spes, n 80. The code name for the operation that lead to the first use of this weapon of… Read More »1945: Detonation of the first atomic bomb, New Mexico USA

Tue 20

20 July 2021

Anniversary of the Moon Landing (1969)

"The ultimate destiny of the universe is in the fullness of God, which has already been attained by the risen Christ, the measure of the maturity of all things."Pope Francis, Laudato Si', n 83. Find out more about the moon landing here. For Reflection What difference does seeing the universe as a cosmos created by… Read More »Anniversary of the Moon Landing (1969)

Mon 26

26 July 2021

1833: Approval of Emancipation Bill

Bill abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire was passed on the third reading in the House of Commons on this day.

August 2021

Mon 2

2 August 2021

1965: First Indochinese refugees allowed to settle in Australia

On this day, we celebrate the contribution of Indochinese refugees to Australian society and reflect on the varying quality of welcome extended by our community to asylum seekers over the past fifty-five years. Our first Vietnamese-born Australian Bishop is Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv. He is the Bishops' Delegate for Migrants and Refugees… Read More »1965: First Indochinese refugees allowed to settle in Australia

Wed 4

4 August 2021

2014: Death of Ms Dhu, an Aboriginal woman, at South Hedland, WA, sparking a national outcry

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Fri 6

photo of the atomic bomb cloud over Hiroshima

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1945: Destruction of Hiroshima by atomic bomb

"With deep conviction I wish once more to declare that the use of atomic energy for purposes of war is today, more than ever, a crime not only against the dignity of human beings but against any possible future for our common home. The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral, just… Read More »1945: Destruction of Hiroshima by atomic bomb

Sun 8

8 August 2021

Saint Dominic

"Truth was Dominic’s motto and his goal. Dominic was born in Spain, the youngest of four children. He was outstanding for his love of truth, his clear thought, his organizing ability, and his sensitive, loving nature. For Dominic, love for people was part of his love for God."Loyola Press

Mon 9

Aerial view of Nagasaki after the bombing

9 August 2021

1945: Destruction of Nagasaki by atomic bomb

"Countless people at home and abroad, including the hibakusha, hope that Japan, the only country to experience atomic warfare, will lead the international community in abolishing nuclear weapons. In response to that hope, we urge you to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons."Mitsuaki Takami, Archbishop of Nagasaki, President, Catholic Bishops’… Read More »1945: Destruction of Nagasaki by atomic bomb

Tue 10

10 August 2021

Saint Lawrence

What do you think are the real treasures of the Church? Little is actually known about St Lawrence, but the following legend, recounted by Franciscan Media, persists: As deacon in Rome, Lawrence was charged with the responsibility for the material goods of the Church, and the distribution of alms to the poor. When Lawrence knew… Read More »Saint Lawrence

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