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Capone
By John Mulderig
Scarface goes bugsy
in Capone (Vertical). This
biographical drama tracks the last year in the life of legendary Chicago
kingpin Al Capone (1899 to 1947) – played with intensity by Tom Hardy – as his
mind disintegrates from the effects of neurosyphilis. It makes for queasy
viewing.
Friendships flourish during social restrictions at Mercyville
Strong friendships are flourishing at Mercy Health’s Mercyville aged care facility with young students from a local school, despite the current restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic
Pope blesses visitors on feast of Ascension
St Peter’s Square was open to the public on 24 May, the Solemnity of the Ascension, and scores of visitors turned up for Pope Francis’ midday prayer and blessing.
SPECIAL REPORT: Australia to be entrusted to the care of Mary Help of Christians
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Australians’ lives, including their worship, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB will this weekend join with with Bishops from across Australia in entrusting the country to the care of Mary Help of Christians on her feast day.
SPECIAL REPORT: New dates set for 2020 Plenary Council Assemblies
The two assemblies for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia will now take place in October 2021 and April 2022, following the disruption of the original schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vatican announces Laudato Si’ anniversary year
The Vatican has last weekend announced that it will commemorate the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment with a yearlong series of initiatives dedicated to the safeguarding and care for the Earth.
Finding a different path to fruitfulness
With one in six Australian couples experiencing infertility, a new book by Debra Vermeer will be a welcome resource for Catholic couples.
Jim Miles named Executive Director of Catholic Education Melbourne
Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli has this week announced the appointment of Jim Miles as the new Executive Director of Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM).
Brisbane Archbishop re-elected president of Bishops’ Conference
The Catholic bishops of Australia have last week elected Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Brisbane to a second two-year term as President of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
OBITUARY: Tributes flow for fearless defender and promoter of UNDA’s first Chancellor, Terry O’Connor
Founding Chancellor of The University of Notre Dame Australia, eminent member of the Western Australian legal profession and prominent figure in the AFL world, Terrence Edward O’Connor, passed away on Saturday 25 April at the age of 82.
