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Anointing of the Sick

WebIt was instituted by Jesus Christ for the benefit of those, not necessarily dying, but at least in some danger of death through sickness. It is administered by a priest who, in the name …

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What are the seven Sacraments

WebChristian initiation is accomplished by means of those sacraments which establish the foundations of Christian life. Believers are born anew by Baptism and strengthened by …

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What role do women have in the Church

WebThe Second Vatican Council (1962–65), through its vision of the Church as the People of God, stimulated a renewal of ministries for lay people. In the Catholic Church in …

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Health and Aged Care

WebThe Catholic Church is the largest non-government provider of health and aged care services in Australia – and in most countries around the world. The Church’s many …

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World Day of the Sick

WebNational Code of Conduct. Catholics in Australia - History. What is Baptism? Celebrating Sea Sunday – 11th July. Vatican II Documents. The World Day of Prayer for the Sick …

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What does the Catholic Church teach about contraception

WebThe Church teaches that sexual intercourse should only occur within marriage. And, within marriage, that couples are to be open to the gift of children. Artificial contraception, which …

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Bishops' annual Social Justice Statement focuses on mental health

WebThe Catholic bishops of Australia have released the Social Justice Statement 2020-21, on the critical subject of mental health, in the lead-up to Social Justice Sunday …

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Catholics in Australia

WebAccording to the 1828 Census, out of a total Catholic population of about 10 000, there were 374 adults who had been born in Australia and raised in a totally lay environment, the …

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What does the Catholic Church teach about the poor and homeless

WebIn the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Social Justice Statement, A Place to Call Home: Making a home for everyone in our land, 2018-2019, the bishops expressed their …

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What does the Catholic Church teach about contraception

WebThe Church teaches that sexual intercourse should only occur within marriage. And, within marriage, that couples are to be open to the gift of children. Artificial contraception, which …

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What does the Catholic Church teach about drugs and alcohol

WebThe Catechism of the Catholic Church advocates the virtue of temperance which “disposes us to avoid every kind of excess: the abuse of food, alcohol, tobacco, or …

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The Church and COVID-19

WebThe Catholic Church in Australia has joined the rest of the Australian community in working to control the spread of COVID-19. Catholics have been motivated …

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What does the Catholic Church teach about IVF and other assisted

WebThe inability to conceive a child is a source of suffering for many couples. In a society where most health issues can be resolved by modern technology, it is only …

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Social Justice Statements

WebSocial Justice Statement 2020-21. The Bishops invite us all to reject stigmatisation, to work for the transformation of social determinants of mental ill-health, …

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Catholic Church Structure

WebSome Statistics and Facts Concerning the Church in Australia: “There are more than five million Catholics in Australia. It is the largest single Christian denomination, representing …

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Public Juridic Persons

WebThe Association of Ministerial PJPs (AMPJP) brings together the MPJPs of some of Australia’s major Catholic health, aged and community care, and educational …

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World Day of the Sick 2024

WebCatholic Health Australia CEO Jason Kara said Pope Francis’ message urges the community to remember both the sick and the people who are caring for them. …

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Religious Orders

WebThe peak body for religious in Australia is Catholic Religious Australia. Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) is the peak body for Catholic Leaders of Religious Institutes and …

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Catholic Responses to the 2021-2022 Federal Budget

WebCatholic agencies and partners like the Refugee Council of Australia have responded to the 2021-2022 Federal Budget. The budget was handed down by the Morrison Federal …

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