Ms Ross’ book, Facets, documents her life from a loving but materially impoverished childhood in India to her experiences as a migrant in Perth and the struggles of raising three children as a single parent.

Inspired by true events, this Australian historical drama is the first feature movie directed by Russell Crowe.

A film director raised in Longmont is taking on Mary’s story with a new film in production in Hollywood.

Perfect Charity – Women Religious Living the Spirit of Vatican II is a new book that documents the impact of the Second Vatican Council on the lives of 14 Australian nuns.

Through the release of another biblically-themed Hollywood film this year, acclaimed director Ridley Scott revives an epic story in the film Exodus: Gods and Kings.

The Son of God mini-series has been edited for cinema release around the world from the 2013 mini-series, The Bible.

As the cricketing world comes to terms with the news of Phillip Hughes’ death, we would be wise to remind ourselves of the words spoken by Archbishop Costelloe at the Archdiocese’s recent Celebration of Life event that “life is a gift from God”.

Positive values, including altruism, are highlighted in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (Lionsgate).

While Monsignor Brian O’Loughlin’s priestly vocation has spanned 40 years and five popes as well as being witness to a number of transitions within the Church, he is adamant that the final words added to the reshaped Canon Code in 1983 should always be the guiding principle of Catholic faith.

St Mary’s Bruce Rock Parish celebrated the 50th anniversary of the opening and blessing of their church in July.