Voices of the oppressed must be heard to make positive social change
Stories create an emotional connection and can inspire us to act to overcome bigotry and racism, writes Patty Fawkner. Stories, rather than statistics or angry tweets, can change the world.
To be a pilgrim in the midst of ordinary people living ordinary lives
On the steps of Monte Cassino on Benedict’s feast day, I experienced communion with all Benedictines who have gone before me and those who will come after, writes Marella Rebgetz.
An inspirational story about friendship, love and mercy
This new film starring Renee Zellweger shows how an act of love to make a difference in the life of one individual can touch many lives, writes Asther Bascuna Creo.
Towards the Plenary Council – people of God on a pilgrim journey
Women and the Plenary Council was the topic for a gathering on Zoom last month when over 100 people registered for the first conversation in a new series, WATAC PRESENTS.
Sister Veronica Hoey looks forward to her new role in Melbourne
Good Samaritan Sister Veronica Hoey has been appointed Vicar for Religious in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, a role which she says embraces the Good Sams’ Statement of Directions
Mater Dei adapts to new ways of teaching, learning and supporting one another
The pandemic brought big changes to schools and education deliverers world-wide, and it was no exception for the Mater Dei community of students and Young Adults with an intellectual disability.
New national education committee ‘the fruit of many labours’
The creation of a new national education committee for lay-governed Catholic schools whose heritage lies in religious institutes was a terrific act of faith, confidence and hope in the future
