A Special Relationship Bar None
A nun and a publican forming a deep and abiding friendship might seem unlikely on paper, but not when the nun is Sr Helen Anne Johnson rsj, founder of Mums’ Cottage, and the publican is Steph Woolf, proprietor of the historic Holmesville Hotel.
CareTalk: Permission to Grieve
Q. One of my dearest, lifelong friends died by suicide recently. Although we know he was struggling, there were never any signs that he would take his own life. In fact he was making travel plans for the future. It seems so sudden and I am devastated. How do I help myself get through this awful time as well as support his family?
Open Communication is Key to Success at School
At the beginning of each school year, parents experience myriad emotions that come with sending their child off for his or her first day of kindergarten or high school. This year, to help ease some parents’ concerns, Aurora has invited former K-12 principal and current Head of RE & Spirituality Services (Catholic Schools Office), Brian Lacey, to answer some common questions.
50 Years of Putting Compassion into Action
2016 marks 50 years of Project Compassion, Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness raising campaign and one of Australia’s largest humanitarian appeals.
AURORA EXTRA: Holey! Wholly! Holy!
Have you ever looked in the dictionary for the definition of a “hole”? Holes are real. But a hole is really nothing – “no thing”!
Mercy Evident in Marriage Tribunal Changes
I have been working in the role of Tribunal Director since 2007 and naturally I am familiar with all that my role entails and demands.
Exciting changes this year to the award-winning Aurora
As a new working year begins, the Communications Team is delighted to announce some changes to our award-winning diocesan magazine, Aurora.
When Will They Ever Learn?
Bryan Dunn reflects on Paul Casey’s book, “Where did all the young men go?”
