International Women’s Day
Pope Francis is making small but significant steps towards greater inclusion of women in decision making and leadership roles in the Church. He has amended Canon Law so that women… Read More »International Women’s Day
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2011: Fukushima Earthquake and Tsunami
On this day an earthquake and tsunami in Fukushima Prefecture in Japan killed 18,500 people. Damage to a nuclear power plant in this event caused widespread contamination and the displacement… Read More »2011: Fukushima Earthquake and Tsunami
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Harmony Week
Australia celebrates Harmony Week in the days leading up to the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It is a time to celebrate cultural diversity and share the… Read More »Harmony Week
2019: Death of Deacon Boniface Perdjert
Deacn Boniface, a respected Elder and the first Aboriginal permanent deacon, passed away in 2019. As the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council's tribute page for Deacon Boniface… Read More »2019: Death of Deacon Boniface Perdjert