Chisholm College have last week expressed their pride in the gift of a new Crozier for Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, the result of considerable planning, problem-solving, craftsmanship, fine joinery, attention to detail and good old-fashioned elbow grease.

By Cindy Wooden Pope Francis offers comfort to an individual during a meeting with a group of the sick, people with disabilities, and the poor, supported by various charitable organizations, at the Indonesian bishops’ conference headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 5 September 2024. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez. While members of every religion must be free to profess and practice their faith,...

Award-winning foreign correspondent Peter Greste, who spent 400 days in an Egyptian gaol after being charged with terrorism offences, has told Catholic communications professionals that there needs to be a way of upholding the principles and ethics of journalism in the digital age.

The less-than-compelling psychological thriller AfrAId takes the rise of this phenomenon as its premise but then speculates on its possible downside.

Perth’s The Record Magazine makes history as recipients of 2024 Bishop Kennedy Award The judges’ comments were glowing for the already award-winning magazine, noting each edition of The Record Magazine is expertly designed and features high-quality content. The Record Magazine, together with its counterpart The eRecord, also has a significant readership nationally and internationally, particularly to the parishes and schools of fellow WA dioceses Broome, Bunbury and Geraldton. More than 50 Catholic media and communications professionals gathered for the annual awards night, recognising excellence in Catholic media across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. In 2024-25, the ACPA also has a new Executive, with Archdiocese of Perth Manager, Communications and Editor of The Record, Jamie O’Brien taking on the role as President.

Along the way to a nauseating climactic slaughter spree, Zach Baylin and William Schneider’s script presents viewers with a twisted view of the supernatural.

Speaking at the Vatican on 25 August, Pope Francis said, “If someone commits evil against his people, he will be guilty of that, but he cannot have committed evil just because he prayed.”

As newly appointed Director of Vocations, Fr Joseph Laundy, and Redemptoris Mater Seminary Vice-Rector, Fr Josue Quej Moran step into their new roles, both leaders are committed to nurturing and supporting those called to serve.

Fr Vincent closed his address with a heartfelt thank you to all women for their pivotal role in the lives of all Archdiocesan parishes, especially in the transmission of the faith in sacramental programs and formation groups.

By John Mulderig Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in a scene from the movie “Fly Me to the Moon.” Photo: OSV News/Dan McFadden, Sony. Will the space race-themed romantic comedy Fly Me to the Moon (Columbia) fill moviegoers' hearts with song? Perhaps not, but it is a snappy production with a sharply written script, penned by Rose Gilroy, that's definitely suitable for grown-ups ...