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The Passing of Congregation Leader Br Peter Clinch
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Brother Peter Clinch, the esteemed Congregation Leader of the Christian Brothers. Brother Peter left this world on Sunday, 28th January 2024, at Tor Vergata Hospital in Rome, Italy, at the age of 70.
Adoption of Simple Lifestyles - Handy Hints and Behaviours by Chris Hill
Care of the Earth
Inspired by Laudato Si, comes “Care of the Earth” - with one hundred and thirty hints and behaviours listed in this booklet to identify things that you may not already be doing and it may inspire you to embrace something additional to your current sustainable lifestyle activities.
Perpetual Profession - Br Francis ToLiman & Br Desmond Taboeya
On Saturday 13 April, a large group from the Catholic community of PNG gathered at St Joseph’s Parish Church in Port Moresby to witness the Final Profession of Br Desmond Taboeya and Br Francis ToLiman. The chief celebrant was Sir John Cardinal Ribat MSC, Archbishop of Port Moresby, accompanied by five other Bishops. The Theme of the Mass chosen by Desmond and Francis was, “I am because we are.”
Statement of Support for the Voice to Parliament
The Christian Brothers acknowledge the history of First Nations people who have spoken out to have their Voices heard and to be recognised as the traditional owners of the land we call Australia.
‘The Voice’ is a simple request to give First Nations’ people a constitutional Voice and the ability to respond to parliamentary debates on First Nations' issues. Acknowledging their existence and hearing their voices should come before any legislative action.
Commissioning of the First Nation Flags
As a symbol of the Oceania Province’s commitment towards the recognition and reconciliation with Australia’s First Peoples, the Treacy Centre proudly flies our three National Flags: The Australian Flag, the Aboriginal Flag, and the Torres Strait Flag.