Measuring good governance
While the Catholic Church is recognised by many as the oldest institution in the western world, an understanding of how the Church is governed is probably less prevalent.
War, worry and waiting: Hanif and Siamoi find happiness
A country full of conflict, time spent in hiding, and two years separated by more than 9,500 kilometres could not stop Hanif and Siamoi from loving each other.
Alpha course unites young people
When you hear the word Catholic what comes to mind? Is it a church? A priest? Maybe it’s a specific prayer or bible verse?
Weathering mental health struggles associated with the cost-of-living crisis
It feels as though the topic on most people’s lips in my community today is far from our typical discussions around recent holidays or even the excitement of kids going back to school after their summer break.
Safeguarding commitment is clear
“I was nervous going into the process. The people of the Diocese, particularly the volunteers and staff in parishes, have been working with the Office of Safeguarding over the past few years to ensure that we have good safeguarding practices. I believe that the Diocese has undertaken a significant journey, and that we had developed a strong safeguarding culture."
Walk the talk: Supporting your child’s health through active transport and activity at school
Recent data suggests that our children are falling well short of the Australian physical activity guidelines with only one in three children and adolescents engaging in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.