Dear Brussels: Letters from Down Under
In the digital age, letter writing could easily be seen as somewhat passé. Surely Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and even ordinary old email are so much quicker and easier? Some students of St Catherine’s Catholic College, Singleton, might disagree.
AURORA EXTRA: Phenom females
Regular Aurora contributor Michael O’Connor finds that for two sportswomen who might seem to have little in common, the similarities are in fact greater than the differences.
AURORA EXTRA: Gifted artist, Elizabeth Cant
L’Arche (The Ark) supports people living with an intellectual disability. Enjoy this story written by Hunter L’Arche and come along to the next L’Arche gathering on 2 July in Mayfield East. All are welcome!
Visiting a detainee
It is a big, new carpark, and in the early afternoon there are a couple of hundred vehicles in the visitors’ section. Villawood Immigration Detention Centre. I’ve come to see an old mate of mine who is awaiting deportation to New Zealand. He is not a ‘boat person’.
Bishops call for a vote for the voiceless
A statement by the Catholic Bishops of Australia on the election.
A caress from God
I met Fr Richard Shortall sj at the Mayfield West parish church on a windy Thursday morning. Settling into a camper style chair, the very one he sits in when listening to people who seek his ear as our diocesan Missionary of Mercy (MOM), I asked him what had been the highlights of his very special ministry so far.
Coming to terms with compassion
The annual writing competition held under the auspices of the Catholic Schools Office Teaching and Learning Services this year invoked Pope Francis’ Year of Mercy in its invitation to students.
Get involved in the 150 year celebrations!
In 2016, the diocesan community is commemorating the 150th anniversary of becoming a diocese.
