2023 – a special year in the life of our Diocese
As Bishop Michael Kennedy writes on page 4, this time of year is a time to reflect. When I reflect on the work of 2023 I think of the more than 5,200 staff, the volunteers, people in our parishes – all united in our common work, to serve all in the community so they may experience life to the fullest.
Riding the wave of mental health
Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy and the impact on family, friends and the community is profound. Luke Conners knows this pain all too well and is now leading the charge for change.
Compassion in crisis
Travelling by train from Newcastle to Kings Cross in the late 1980s, Sister Annie Laurie was unaware of the extent of the journey she was commencing.
Art speaks louder than words
Education plays a pivotal role in the healthy development of all children but for Molly Mung it also provides a gateway to a rich and proud history spanning tens of thousands of years.
The trailblazers
St Bede’s Catholic College first Year 12 graduates History in the making, St Bede’s Catholic College Chisholm has farewelled its first Year 12 graduates.
More than a meal
The moment you arrive at the Toronto Community Hub you are guaranteed two things – food and friendship.
Hidden in plain sight – the plight of the modern slave
When you shop, have you ever paused to consider where the products you buy come from? Were children exploited to make the beans that are in your morning coffee? Was your latest outfit made in a factory that has hazardous working conditions?
Tune into wellbeing
A Mission Australia survey completed by close to 20,000 young people across the country revealed that despite our ever-changing world, one constant remained - the primary source of support for many 15 to 19-year-olds during times of hardship was still their family.
