Articles by Britten Thompson

People turn to Catholic media for an alternative perspective IMAGE Church

People turn to Catholic media for an alternative perspective

May 07, 2018

The results of last year’s Catholic Media User Survey are in and with more than 1,000 responses, the survey shows people are turning to Catholic media for a refreshingly alternative perspective on events. In many cases, respondents also said Catholic media plays a pivotal role in the development of their faith.

Ben Simmons leads Philadelphia 76ers to the Eastern Conference semi-finals IMAGE Catholic Schools

Ben Simmons leads Philadelphia 76ers to the Eastern Conference semi-finals

April 30, 2018

Playing in front of a hometown crowd at the Wells Fargo Centre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Novocastrian and SFX alumni, Ben Simmons has played a key role in the 76ers 104-91 victory over the Miami Heat.

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Embracing Pope Benedict's vision for the future

April 24, 2018

In April of 2008, Pope Benedict XVI issued a challenge to Catholic educators to put the Catholic identity ahead of other matters. Now, ten-years later, not everyone has embraced his vision for the future, 28 higher education programs recognised by the Cardinal Newman Society from their strength in Catholic identity were featured in the 2018-19 edition of The Newman Guide.

Pope Francis' fervent prayer for those whose bodies have been hurt or exploited IMAGE Church

Pope Francis' fervent prayer for those whose bodies have been hurt or exploited

April 16, 2018

“Every offense or wound or violence against the body of our neighbour is an outrage to God the Creator,” Pope Francis said earlier this week.

Ben Simmons goes for NBA playoff glory IMAGE Catholic Schools

Ben Simmons goes for NBA playoff glory

April 13, 2018

Ben Simmons, the former St Francis Xavier’s Primary School student and local boy made good in the NBA, is preparing to lead his team - the Philadelphia 76ers - to playoff glory as they face off against the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2018 playoffs.

Papal Chronicles: Pope John Paul I IMAGE Church

Papal Chronicles: Pope John Paul I

April 12, 2018

The first Pope to be born in the 20th century is also the Pope who had the shortest reign in papal history. Pope John Paul I served as Pope of the Catholic Church from 26 August, 1978 to 28 September, 1978 - just 33 days.