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Focus on service of vulnerable and at-risk at 2015 Mayoral Prayer Breakfast
Providing assistance and support to vulnerable and at-risk people in our community, such as the homeless, sick, aged and the poor, was the focus of the City of Joondalup’s 2015 Mayoral Prayer Breakfast at Joondalup Resort’s Lakeview Ballroom on Thursday 5 November.
Dignity of workers must never be compromised
The dignity and rights of workers must never be compromised, not only with regard to fair wages and pension, but also in “their right to rest,” Pope Francis said.
Mercy Health residents explore Antarctica to Asia – and everything in between
Residents at Mercy Place Mandurah have come up close and personal with lions and elephants during an African safari, as well as taking a gondola ride through the canals in Venice – all without leaving the comfort of their armchairs.
MOVIE REVIEW: New Bond film has predictably little to do with religion, jokes aside
A car chase through St Peter’s Square and a flippant joke about joining the priesthood aside, the 24th James Bond film, “Spectre” (Columbia), has predictably little to do with religion. Yet director Sam Mendes’ follow-up to “Skyfall,” his 2012 reboot of the 007 series, does set its protagonist on an upward ethical path that will please faithful grown-ups.
How a Rockhampton girl took theology to Rome
Australia’s most successful female theology export credits her flourishing career to a Mercy Sister who threatened to haunt her beyond the grave.
Ecumenism that is realised: New Missal for the Ordinariates
A new Missal of the Catholic Church will be used for the first time in parishes of the Ordinariates in Australia from the end of this month.
Jessica lifts expectations for Commonwealth Games berth
One personal best is all that stands between, Jessica Lai, a Physiotherapy student at The University of Notre Dame Australia, and a place in Australia’s women’s weightlifting squad for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Family tax benefit cuts discriminate against children with two parents
Couple-parent families, especially those on low incomes, will bear the burden of Labor’s decision to support government cuts to Family Tax Benefit Part B (FTB B).
Chief Executive of Catholic Social Services Australia, Marcelle Mogg, said that Coalition and Labor should not be taking FTB B from low and middle-income families with school-age children.
“Cuts to FTB B should not discrimin...
Authentic guest house, Domus Australia, celebrates fourth anniversary
Pilgrims travelling to Rome can experience the best of both worlds, earthly and spiritual, when they find themselves at Domus Australia.
Women’s right to maternity leave must be protected, Pope says
Businesses are called on to promote harmony between work and family for their employees, especially for women with children or those who are starting families, Pope Francis said on 31 October in an audience with the Christian Union of Italian Business Executives.
