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March 6, 2020
Catholic Bishops Plenary Meeting May 7-14, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Catholic bishops of Australia conducted their biannual plenary meeting using videoconferencing technology.
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February 6, 2020
DOBCEL
New DOBCEL Video launched introducing Board directors and outlining the functions and responsibilities of the DOBCEL Board and a discussion paper on DOBCEL Engagement with Priests, Parishes and Regional Councils.
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January 7, 2020
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
Donate to Vinnies COVID-19 Winter Appeal to assist those directly impacted by this pandemic
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January 6, 2020
Coronavirus — The Church’s information and advice
Updates and Information, resources and links to online Masses, in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Discernment Papers help sharpen focus for Plenary Council
Six Discernment and Writing Groups, one each for the six national themes for discernment that emerged from the Council’s Listening and Dialogue phase, were tasked with writing papers to bring some major themes and issues into focus.
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January 5, 2020
Caritas Australia Online Concert to help protect the world’s most marginalised during COVID-19
Australian singer, songwriter and musician, Gary Pinto will lead a free online concert on Saturday, May 9 for Project Compassion, bringing Australian and international music stars direct from their loungeroom to yours
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Feast of St Joseph the Worker Pastoral Message 2020
Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen, Chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, issued a Pastoral Message for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker.
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January 4, 2020
Catholic Church playing its part in COVID-19 response
The Catholic Church is inviting its various agencies across the country to consider what facilities could be made available to support national efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 within the community.
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January 2, 2020
Plenary Council Update
Reports published.
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