Halloween and what we can do as Christians.
Halloween, once a predominantly American celebration, has now firmly taken root in Australian society. But what exactly is Halloween? Observed on October 31st, it marks the eve (or “een”) of All Saints Day on November 1st. The term “Hallow” means holy, as in “hallowed be thy name.” Historically, Halloween originated as a pre-Christian Celtic festival marking the end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Pagans believed that the increased darkness allowed spirits to be more mischievous, leading people to leave out treats to appease them.
10 tips to start looking after your Mental Health
This Thursday 10 October is World Mental Health Day – a day to unite the local and global community and put a spotlight on mental health and mental illness.
This day serves as an important reminder that mental health is important to every one of us, and raises awareness of the ways we can look after ourselves, connect with others and seek help if we need it.
10 Questions about Bishops
In our next installment of 10 Questions, Worship and Prayer Officer Fiona Duque answer some questions about Bishops.
National Police Remembrance Day 2024
“It is important for us to come together to remember those police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.”
Crossing Cultures: Hidden Histories inspires connection and shared learning
Late last month dozens of people took a step back in time during a guided journey through 65,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history.
GALLERY: Decorate Your Space – National Child Protection Week 2024
Check out our gallery of entries for 'Decorate Your Space', an initiative that invited our Diocesan communities—including Catholic Schools, St Nicholas, CatholicCare, and Parishes—to decorate a space in a way that uniquely reflects their commitment to children’s safety and wellbeing in line with the theme of National Child Protection Week 2024, ‘Every conversation matters’.
Explore other faiths during special event
A faithful take on the classic pub crawl is set to educate, inspire, and connect others next month.