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Packed and ready

Laura Kings 14 February 2024 EH

Maeve Heaney uses tools from her musical ‘Irish backpack’ in her mission to reach people theologically.

During their week-long internship, this edition's guest editors heard from several people in the media industry or involved with social justice organisations. All the speakers were clear that it was a privilege to be the voice for those who might not otherwise be heard.

New identity, same mission

Peter Fleming 7 September 2023 EH

Saul’s conversion to Paul was not about becoming a different person but rather serving a different person of God.

News: For all future generations

19 February 2023

Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness-raising appeal, Project Compassion 2023, has launched.

A life-long commitment

Tracey Edstein 7 November 2022 EH

Throughout her adult life, Anne Benjamin has lived mission and ministry through the lens of Vatican II.

Saints for all seasons: St Jerome

Peter Fleming 19 February 2022 EH

The purpose of St Jerome, who created the Vulgate Bible, was to bring the whole world to the truth of Jesus.

What teachers need to know about the Bible

Julian Butler 19 February 2022 EH

The key starting point for religious education teachers engaging with scripture in their classrooms is to understand what the Bible is, and what it isn’t, says Australian Catholic University’s Dr Margaret Carswell.

Quality care

Ava Barrett 20 October 2021 EH

As an experienced oncology nurse, Louise often develops close bonds with those she treats. How does one emotionally manage the passing of patients while still providing the best of care?

A global vision

Feronia Ding and Emma Frank 11 August 2021

Clare Stevenson, a 16-year-old Wiradjuri student from Loreto Normanhurst in Sydney was given a special opportunity to speak with Pope Francis in May. The online meeting was organised for the announcement of an agreement between Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Fundación Scholas Occurrentes (Scholas) to support global education and inclusion.

An Australian pioneer

Peter Fleming 27 July 2021 EH

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop followed her own way – God’s way.

St Maximilian Kolbe’s choice

Peter Fleming 16 February 2021 EH

The patience of a saint.

Breaking open the Church for women

16 February 2021 EH

Phyliss Zagano has been a member of a commission set up by Pope Francis to study women’s deacons, and has published numerous works on the issue. In this interview, Deb Kent asks her about her work, and why the Church struggles to see women as made in the image of Christ.

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