Australian Bishops’ representative participates in government roundtable on charity regulation.  ACBC.  Fr. Brian Lucas, Secretary of the Australian Bishops’ Conference contributes to government efforts to improve governance, standards, accountability and transparency in the not-for-profit sector.  The media release also provides a link to the full submission.

Integrated Computer System Standardizes Parish Administration Throughout South Korea.  UCAN.  The Catholic Church in South Korea has launched an integrated computerization system to link all parishes and standardize management of parish affairs.

German churches set up energy company.  Deutsche Welle.  As energy prices rise, Catholic parishes and institutions are developing creative responses.  The Leadership Roundtable is working with a number of Catholic dioceses in the US that are exploring initiatives to capitalize on available economies of scale in energy purchases and conservation.  In southern Germany the Catholic Church has joined forces with Protestant churches to launch a non-profit energy company to supply gas to parishes and charitable institutions.

Church Administration Handbook Published.  Archbishop Philip Wilson, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, launched a new Church administration handbook to help priests and lay Church workers to understand "the complex institution that is the Catholic Church, in the modern world".

Quotas to empower women approved.  The Tablet.  Catholic Bishops' Conference of India promote the representation of women on diocesan and pastoral councils. 

New Vatican personnel policies on salaries – Vatican Information Service.  New incentive and remuneration policies for lay staff at the Vatican to follow “wise management practices”.

Catholic Church Takes Big Step Toward Transparency – Chosun News, Korea.  The Archdiocese of Seoul, Korea, releases first ever audited financial reports. 

In India, bishops get a crash course in computers, Internet - CNS

Southern Africa's bishops focus on good governance at meeting – CNS.  Cardinal Napier says: "To be self-reliant," the Church in Africa "needs a deep understanding of the philosophy of good governance and to have the necessary structures in place."

Australian Bishops launch technology consultation – CathNews.  Church leaders work with key professionals and senior executives to develop an 'holistic' approach to the provision of Information and Communications Technology in the Church.

Indian bishops commit to accountability and participation - CathNews