An illustration by Mauro Pallet “Maupal” is seen in this poster released during a news conference about Pope Francis’ Lent 2024 message at the Vatican on Thursday 1 February 2024. Lent 2024 begins on 14 February, Ash Wednesday, and concludes on Holy Thursday 28 March. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez By Carol Glatz Lent is a time to free oneself from slavery and take action to free others suffering...

Sixteen Sisters of Saint Joseph from across the Congregation have celebrated their Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since their first profession. Photo: Supplied. Sixteen Sisters of Saint Joseph from across the Congregation have last month 8 January celebrated their Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since their first profession. Sr Monica Cavanagh, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of ...

Triple P International Country Director, Carol Markie-Dadds, said with two in five families in Australia experiencing school refusal, and many more facing cost-of-living pressures, the start of a new school year is adding an extra layer of parental stress and worry. Photo: Supplied. By Contributor As kids across the country return to school, experts at the Triple P – Positive Parenting ...

Seventy-six Year 12 graduates from Catholic schools across WA have been recognised as Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd’s (CEWA) high achievers for 2023. Photo: Matt Biocich/CEWA By Contributor Seventy-six Year 12 graduates from Catholic schools across WA have been recognised as Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd’s (CEWA) high achievers for 2023. The graduates and their...

This is the book cover of “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis. Renowned filmmaker Greta Gerwig is gearing up for her next major project -- the adaptation of C.S. Lewis' beloved children's series, for Netflix. Image: OSV News illustration/Pauline Baynes. By Our Sunday Visitor Staff Renowned filmmaker Greta Gerwig, fresh off the success of her record-breaking box office hit Barbie, is...

Monique Earsman, Executive Director of CSSA said the way the original tax cuts were structured would have weakened our progressive tax system and would have exacerbated income inequality. Photo: Sourced. By Contributor Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) has long argued that the Stage 3 Tax cuts legislated in 2019 would exacerbate income inequality and should be either abolished or...

Parish representatives came together in July 2018 as part of formation sessions for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia. As part of the Synod of Bishops, groups of Catholics will gather and reflect on the question of “enhancing the differentiated co-responsibility in the mission of all members” and provide feedback. Photo: Jamie O’Brien. By Contributor Catholics around Australia are ...

By Carol Glatz A woman pushing a patient in a wheelchair is seen in this screen grab from a video from The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. In the video, Pope Francis says people who are terminally ill and their families should always receive the care and assistance they need. For the month of February, the network is asking Catholics to pray for those who are terminally ill. Photo: CNS/The...

An Adobe AI generated image of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd taking care of a lamb. By Justin McLellan While artificial intelligence can be a formidable tool to facilitate communication and exchange information, it cannot provide the uniquely human wisdom needed to promote the good of people and their communities, Pope Francis said. "No doubt, machines possess a limitlessly greate...

St John of God Health Care is set to deliver a brand new standalone private hospital in Midland, the first of its kind for Perth’s eastern suburbs and the wider Wheatbelt region. Photo: Supplied. St John of God Health Care is set to deliver a brand new standalone private hospital in Midland, the first of its kind for Perth’s eastern suburbs and the wider Wheatbelt region. Planning for th...