Coming of age a matter of faith
Gabrielle Lynch responded to an invitation to reflect on the Church during the Year of Youth initiated by the Australian Catholic Bishops.
Are you a Sophia woman?
I’m old enough to remember the heady years that followed Vatican II, when small groups were all the go and Catholics began to talk more freely about their faith. For the first time I noticed how women talk about their lives.
Powerful libraries make powerful learners
No longer just a quiet place to sit and develop literacy skills, school libraries have evolved into engaging, forward-thinking contemporary learning hubs.
Maitland woman attends UN Commission focusing on rural women
Aberglasslyn’s Madeleine Banister recently represented the Catholic Women’s League of Australia at the 62nd United Nations Commission for the Status of Women. She shared her experiences with Aurora.
West Papuans cry out for freedom
After more than 50 years of repression, the indigenous people of West Papua hold on to the belief that one day they can reclaim their country.
Norman Thomas Gilroy: An Obedient Life
Norman Cardinal Gilroy was one of Australia’s most influential churchmen, but his talent for administration rather than controversy and tendency to hide his private thoughts and feelings has meant that he is neglected in historical evaluation, a lack John Luttrell’s Norman Thomas Gilroy: An Obedient Life addresses.
Pea and ham soup
As the temperature drops, soup season begins! This is a tasty traditional favourite.
Do you think liturgy might be your thing?
Do you have a passion for liturgy? Do you find yourself wondering why we do what we do in the liturgy? Do you have ideas about how liturgical celebrations might be more nourishing? Do you want to deepen your knowledge of, and participation in, the liturgy? Then this is an opportunity for you!