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The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has published a statement recognise that people “may, in good faith, have differing concerns and perspectives” on the First Nations Voice referendum

The hospital’s administrator for the past four years, Mr Eric Siraj, said there has long been a great disparity of wealth between the urban and rural areas of Pakistan, which St Elizabeth’s hospital has been trying to address.

It’s been a long road from atheist to evangelist but one that saved Bruce Missen’s life. With a young family and promising career in law enforcement ahead of him, the Revesby father-of-two had the world at his feet, until the unthinkable happened.

Critics of the coronation should remember that power and legitimacy are conferred by ritual, not obscured by it. Without ceremonies like the coronation, what else can shape the ways in which power can be used?

As a newly-ordained priest I am quickly learning that without a balanced lifestyle it can all fall apart very quickly. Not that it has—although at times it feels very close. I am very thankful for my seminary formation and training which taught me balance is necessary for all things in life.

When Archbishop Christopher Prowse ordained Missionaries of God’s Love (MGL) Joshua Whicker and Justin Uzabeaga to the priesthood on 28 April it was a special moment for the friends who have known each other since they were teenagers.

People assume that life is only worth living while we are hale and hearty. The final years of my father's life showed otherwise

Year nine student Sienna Jovcevski won the junior category at the Australian Small Business Championship Awards 2023 for her range of turmeric-based skincare products

The Saturday night rosary was a cornerstone of my family life growing up. After dinner was finished, all 12 of us would gather in the living room, sitting on the couch, chairs or the floor. The lights would be switched off and the candles next to the statue of Our Lady holding the child Jesus would be lit.

Three years ago, good friends of mine who lived in Canberra announced they were expecting their second child. It was an exciting time for them and for everyone who knew them. About 16 weeks into the pregnancy, I received a message from the dad, asking for urgent prayers. My friends had received some difficult news about the baby and were waiting for more information.

They set off as strangers but arrived as brothers. More than 450 men hit the streets of Sydney for the Camino of St Joseph 2023 last weekend, an overnight pilgrimage in honour of the patron saint of fathers.

Growing up is a necessary part of life, and spiritual life is no different. Give practices you once hated another look