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Indigenous Catholic Population up by 102%
The National Catholic Census project undertaken by the Bishops Conference Pastoral Research Office has found that not only has the population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics increased by 102%, but the median age is also 16 years younger.
This would make Indigneous Catholics one of the fastest growing segments of the Catholic Church in Australia. NATSICC feels that the great work being done by Aboriginal and Islander Catholic Ministries on the ground is a reason for the growth in numbers. The support provided by the Catholic Bishops to NATSICC and local ministries must also be noted.
"Increasing our contact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics on the ground was one of the key strategic goals of the Council in the past three years" noted NATSICC Chairperson Thelma Parker. "We now have to work closely with local ministries and the Bishops to ensure that we effectively serve and represent the growing number of our people of Catholic faith".
The document produced by the Pastoral Research Office can be found here.
One month to NATSICC Assembly
October is just around the corner and we are looking forward to seeing everyone at the NATSICC Assembly in Melbourne from 1 -4 October 2012.
Come along to (hopefully!) sunny Melbourne and listen to inspirational speakers like Sr Kateri Mitchell from the US, Fr. Frank Brennan, Mark Bin Bakar and Miriam Rose.
Adults will have a daytrip to the Mary Mackillop Heritage Centre and St. Patricks Cathedral whilst the youth will be visitng the National Sports Museum and the famous MCG!
It is not too late to get registered - there are still spots available!
Information and online booking at www.natsicc.org.au/assembly_2012
NATSICC ASSEMBLY 2012 - 1-4 October in Melbourne
'NATSICC Acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians in all Australian Communities'
Information on the Assembly can be accessed at the 'National Assembly' page here.Full online Registration is now available.
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Archbishop Hart says church too slow to act against abuse
The Archbishop of Melbourne, Denis Hart, has told the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into child sex abuse the church was too slow to act in the past when dealing with paedophile priests, reports the ABC.
170th anniversary of first Catholic Mission to Aborigines
The 170th anniversary of the first Catholic Mission to the Aborigines in Australia will be celebrated by Star of the Sea Catholic Parish at St Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, Dunwich, on North Stradbroke Island this Sunday, reports the The Redland Times.
Francis to hold live Q & A session with lay movements
The Pope will hold a live question and answer session with faithful to mark the Pentecost Vigil this Saturday, reports Vatican Insider.
Australian conference on understanding Vatican II begins
The Great Grace Conference: Understanding Vatican II, one of the most significant religious gatherings to be held in Australia, will begin today in Sydney, reports the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. The conference offers the 450-plus participants from across Australia the chance to hear nine internationally-renowned speakers, attend a wide variety of intensive workshops and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of the Second Vatican Council.
Chaldean patriarch warns surge in Iraqi violence will divide country
The patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Baghdad denounced a recent series of car bombings and shootings in Iraqi cities that left at least 54 people dead and dozens more injured, reports the Catholic News Service.