https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMXpeldjprI Profiles of 1230 Catholic parishes across Australia have been published, offering a wealth of insight they can use to better serve the needs of their local communities. The parish “social profiles” draw on data captured in the 2021 Australian Census and examine the Catholic and local population within parish boundaries. Chair of the Aus...

Continuing a series of audience talks about vices and virtues, the Holy Father reflected on the vice or “demon” of lust, which is “a kind of ‘voracity’ with regard to another person, that is, the poisoned bond that human beings have with each other, especially in the sphere of sexuality.”

Visiting Jesuit Fr Robin Koning SJ explained in a down-to-earth way how Mary is the one who is fully living up to what it means to be human, while we are often avoiding challenges in our lives.

A child is coming: As for any birth, we must prepare, writes freelancer Amy Welborn. The Advent season is a gift, rich with opportunities to ready our lives for the embrace of our Savior.

The Council met at the Vatican on 5 December to discuss preparations for the Second Assembly of the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis has said will meet in October 2024. Exact dates have not been set.

Pope Francis said that the power of St John’s preaching is linked to the silence he experienced in the desert, which allowed him to listen to the Holy Spirit.

Triple P International Country Director, Carol Markie-Dadds said that with many families in Australia needing to tighten their belts as mortgage rates and rental prices hit an all-time high and living expenses are sky rocketing, parents and carers may be feeling stressed and under pressure to provide a happy festive season for their children. Photo: Supplied. A government funded parenting p...

The Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training (KCRMT) will provide up to 20 students each year with the opportunity to complete all of their medical training on country, close to home and family, and other forms of pastoral support. Photo: Supplied. The University of Notre Dame Australia is delighted to receive Federal Government support for a new Broome-based medical school, which will ...

This is a scene from the movie “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association. Photo: OSV News photo/Mason Poole, Renaissance. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR USE OF THIS PHOTO IN CONJUNCTION WITH COVERAGE OF THE RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. NO OTHER USE OF THIS PHOTO IS APPROVED. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has a lot she wants to say...

The St Elizabeth of the Trinity Choir prepare to perform at the 2023 Advent Reflection on Modern Slavery in Word and Music – Forced Labour edition at the Redemporist Monastery, North Perth on Saturday 2 December. Photos: Iceberg Media/Catholic Mission. A unique evening event aimed at embracing the spirit of Advent, while commemorating the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery has l...