Star pupil of Stella Maris
South Australia’s newest District Court Judge, Paul Slattery, reflects on the contribution of family, faith and education toward his journey to the Bench.
Dignitatis Humanae: a prophetic declaration
Vatican II’s Declaration on Religious Freedom marked a very important and dramatic crossing for the Church into the modern era, writes Bernard Teo CSsR.
Re-embracing the vision of Vatican II
It is time again to open the windows afresh and engage in meaningful ways with the world, writes Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
Grace: the divine milieu
As the Catholic Church in Australia celebrates a “Year of Grace”, Benedictine Sister Magdalen Mather from Jamberoo Abbey in NSW reflects on what ‘grace’ means to her.
One inclusive Games for all?
It is unfortunate that the Special Olympics do not coincide with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, writes Moira Byrne Garton.
Encouraging connections across the Nullabor
A recent pilgrimage to rural and remote communities in Western Australia where Good Samaritan Sisters minister proved to be a significant experience for the 29 participants, most of whom hailed...
Mater Dei teacher wins Premier’s scholarship
Rebecca Gibbs, the Primary Co-ordinator at Mater Dei School, Camden, has been awarded a NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship which will enable her to travel overseas to undertake research and work...
Catholic and Aboriginal ‘listening revolutions’
In times of flux, which can be soil for new growth, Benedict reminds us that the first step is to listen, writes Evan Ellis.
A new daybreak in mission
In the evening of John XXIII’s life he bequeathed to us a new dawn: a Church of hope and renewal, a youthful Church about to embark creatively on a new...
A good education vital to Elizabeth's success
In a highly successful career spanning more than three decades, Elizabeth Proust has been a trailblazer and role model for many women, holding numerous senior management and leadership roles in...
Asylum seekers: no simple solutions
Not everyone is able to experience the world of an asylum seeker as did participants in “Go Back To Where You Came From”, writes Moira Byrne Garton.
Celebrating the wisdom of older people
It’s good to pause, reflect and celebrate the wisdom and experience older people bring to family, community, Church and society, writes Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon.
