Directed and co-written by Martin Scorsese with Jay Cocks, Silence (Paramount) is a dramatically powerful but theologically complex work best suited to viewers who come to the multiplex prepared to engage with serious issues.

No, not the United Kingdom, though its government and colonial officials play a significant role in this story. Rather, this is the story of a kingdom in southern Africa, Bechuanaland, and a crisis, beginning in 1947 that ultimately led to the establishing of the independent country, Botswana.

Floreat Wembley parishioners Ivan and Barbara Colgan last year celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a particular honour, receiving a Papal Blessing which was presented to them by Parish Priest, Father Andrew Albis.

The Catholic Women’s League in Morley have celebrated their 30th anniversary at the end of 2016.

Following a priestly career which spanned 30 years including service to Catholic communities across Australia and the United Kingdom, Reverend Father Peter Growney has been remembered as a kind man who always had time for others.

Based on a true story, the Australian film Lion is adapted to the screen with great skill and empathy. Much has been written about its emotional impact, but the film isn’t a tear-jerker in the conventional sense. It evolves slowly and mysteriously, engaging the mind and the senses as much as it does the heart.

The morning after screening his film Silence for about 300 Jesuits, American director Martin Scorsese had a private audience with Pope Francis.

For years major Hollywood studios have scratched their heads wondering whether there is in fact still a place for the traditional Hollywood musical.

A gentle and joyful man whose helpfulness knew no bounds, Father Michael John Brown OFM passed away on 31 December, 2016 at the age of 94.

We all know the stories of the presidents who held office in the White House. Their administrations are their legacies, however it is to a lesser extent that we know the stories of the strong-willed women who stood beside them.