Articles by Ashleigh Banks

Findings from Catholic church’s largest-ever survey help guide youth ministry IMAGE MN Youth

Findings from Catholic church’s largest-ever survey help guide youth ministry

February 20, 2018

Researchers from Australia and the United States will present their findings on how young people perceive and engage with the Catholic Church during one of a series of significant events that will be held during the Year of Youth.

Pope Francis renews Sexual Abuse Commission amid criticism IMAGE Church

Pope Francis renews Sexual Abuse Commission amid criticism

February 19, 2018

Pope Francis has renewed a commission on clergy sexual abuse, confirming an American cardinal as its head, as the Vatican promises to give victims a greater say in its work.

10 breathtaking Churches from around the world IMAGE Church

10 breathtaking Churches from around the world

February 19, 2018

What is the most beautiful place of worship that comes to your mind? Maybe it’s St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney or perhaps it’s further afield - like the iconic St Peter’s Basilica in Rome or the glorious Notre-Dame in Paris. Everyone has their favourite.

The Pope receives ashes in solemn Ash Wednesday ceremony in Rome IMAGE Church

The Pope receives ashes in solemn Ash Wednesday ceremony in Rome

February 15, 2018

At the annual Ash Wednesday Mass, Pope Francis invited everyone to live the 40 days of Lent as a time to “pause” from things which keep us from virtue and to return home to the loving and merciful embrace of Jesus Christ.

A Millennial’s guide to Lent IMAGE Church

A Millennial’s guide to Lent

February 13, 2018

You may have missed the memo but we are about to begin the Season of Lent – historically, one of the Catholic calendar’s most important periods.

Tenth Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation IMAGE Church

Tenth Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation

February 13, 2018

On 13 February, 2008 – 10 years ago today – the then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised for the treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the policies that caused pain, trauma and suffering for those peoples.