An Apostolic Letter released by Pope Francis at the conclusion of last year’s Jubilee Year focussed on how mercy is at the very centre of the existence of the Catholic Church.

The increase in the use of social media over the last decade has seen a variety of trends, Mummy Blogging being one of them.

I have often been asked what it has been like to grow up with a brother who has Down Syndrome, a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect.

For many people, a workplace is a fairly innocuous location, where they spend around eight hours a day performing certain functions and getting paid for their efforts.

“I have felt that God has always come to search for me to bring me back into the Christian community.”

Ray Ryan has wasted no time sinking his teeth into his as Executive Director of Personal Advocacy Service.

“I said a prayer and I said, ‘God, if you look after me, if you rescue me, I’ll be a good boy’.”

In launching the new course, which will be delivered in conjunction with Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) through the Notre Dame University’s School of Business, UNDA Vice-Chancellor Professor Celia Hammond said the University is hoping that this particular course will bridge a gap and provide a path for those who work in Catholic organisations.

One of the challenges facing Archbishop Costelloe is the need to keep reminding the Catholic community that we must always allow our own values and culture to be measured against the culture of the Gospel.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference have last week launched new guidelines about the appropriate Sacramental preparation for people with disability.