Researchers at Notre Dame University are rewriting the playbook for educators in a bid to provide greater spiritual opportunities for children.

Identitywa recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special edition of their triennial magazine, Identikite. By Natashya Fernandez.

The Gospel of Matthew 20, verses 1-16 is one that highlights the importance of work, and describes an optimal environment where people can make a living and be respected for their efforts, said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, speaking on the occasion of the Perth launch of the 2017-2018 Social Justice Statement. “An environment where people are trusted and respected, and are allowed to work for their livelihood, but also to enable them to care for those in their responsibility,” Bishop Sproxton said. The Justice, Ecology and Development Office (JEDO) last week coordinated the launch of the 2017-2018 Social Justice Statement, Everyone’s Business: Developing an Inclusive and Sustainable Economy on 21 September, the International Day of Peace, in the presence of Archdiocesan agency Directors and staff. The statement was officially launched by Bishop Sproxton, who is Vicar for Adult Faith Formation and Parish Renewal. By Natashya Fernandez.

It was with great enthusiasm that the Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) recently announced the opening of applications for scholarships from the BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation, which intends to help lay people in the Archdiocese of Perth, further their biblical studies. By Marco Ceccarelli.

To celebrate the influence of Cardinal Joseph Cardijn in Australia and on the 50th anniversary of his death, a special Mass was held at the Holy Spirit Chapel at the University of Notre Dame Fremantle on 10 September and saw 50 former, current and future members attend. By Natashya Fernandez.

Father Peter Toan Nguyen OP was recently farewelled at Doubleview Parish as he moves on to Camberwell Parish in Melbourne. By Natashya Fernandez.

The care for migrants and refugees was top of the agenda at the 5th National Conference on Pastoral Care in a Multicultural Church and Society, which took place on 19 and 20 July. Co-hosted by the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (ACMRO) and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Melbourne, the conference provided an opportunity for formation, renewal and forming new connections.

Obedient to his father, Jesus was patient with his sinning, fearful disciples throughout his lonely journey toward the cross, Pope Francis said on 3 October during morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae. The Holy Father said when Jesus set out to go to Jerusalem, he knew he would face humiliation, suffering and death there, as his disciples would each fall away and not accompany him. By Carol Glatz.

Roberto Benigni’s World War II drama, Life Is Beautiful (La Vita e’ Bella) is one of Italy’s most celebrated and beloved films. Winner of three Academy Awards, including Best Actor and Best Foreign Language Film; Life is Beautiful wowed audiences and critics around the world when it was released in 1997. Twenty years later, the Italian classic returns to the big screen at the Lavazza Italian Film Festival. By Daniele Foti-Cuzzola.

Naples, the home of pizza, pasta fazu and as Dean Martin famously crooned – amore (love), takes centre stage in Director Gianluca Ansanelli’s hilarious romantic comedy, From Naples with Love (Troppo Napoletano). The charming family friendly film celebrates love among all ages and is in itself a love letter to Ansanelli’s own birth city, Naples. By Daniele Foti-Cuzzola.