Vatican Opens Canonical Investigation into Australian Bishop
The accused, who has served as priest and bishop in the diocese for almost 50 years, will reside outside the diocese during the Church’s investigation,
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Australian Bill Would Allow Legalization of Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia in Territories
Archbishop Fisher’s previous criticisms of legal assisted suicide noted the prevalence of elder abuse and the ‘alarming rates of suicide among the vulnerable.’
As Catholic Church in Australia Ends Plenary Council, Members Hope for Lasting Impact
The archbishop encouraged members of the plenary council to continue to ask themselves what the Holy Spirit is saying.
New South Wales Becomes 6th and Final Australian State to Legalize Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide
New legislation rejects religious exemptions. Catholic bishops in Australia have repeatedly written in support of palliative care as an alternative.
Australia’s Catholic Bishops Elect New Leader
Archbishop Costelloe, who was born in Melbourne in 1954, noted that Archbishop Coleridge led the conference at a difficult time for the Catholic Church in Australia.
Catholic Diocese in Australia Found Vicariously Liable for Clerical Abuse
“It marks for the first time in Australia a decision that exercises attribution of liability to a bishop for the acts of his predatory priest or assistant priest,” lawyer Sangeeta Sharmin said.
Victoria Anti-Discrimination Bill ‘Unfairly Targets’ Religious Organizations, Archbishop Says
Archbishop Peter Comensoli of Melbourne called the new laws “a serious overreach by the Victorian Government into the rightful freedoms of faith-based organizations.”
Support Grows for ‘Born-Alive’ Abortion Bill in Australia
The bill, known as the Human Rights (Children Born Alive Protection) Bill 2021, would require medical practitioners to save the lives of children who survive abortions.
Parramatta Laity Make Their Voices Heard in Dispute With Their Bishop
Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen of Parramatta has been criticized by local Catholics for what they see as his favorable and false approach to the homosexual agenda, especially in relation to diocesan schools.
Australia’s Catholic Bishops Issue Plenary Council Working Document
The document, entitled “Continuing the Journey,” calls for a sweeping renewal of the Church in Australia.
