An Australian study claiming children of same-sex parents enjoy higher levels of health and social wellbeing has captured attention across the globe, but advocates of traditional family structures have urged caution.

The Confraternity of the Knights St Peter and St Paul celebrated the feast day of its patron saints on June 29 at Good Shepherd Parish in Lockridge.

PLANS to introduce a program in schools that promotes same-sex relationships, transgenderism and bisexuality are concerning parents, according to FamilyVoice Australia (FAVA). The Safe Schools Coalition program, which is already operating in 135 Victorian schools, including two Catholic schools, was rolled out nationally on June 13 by Senator Scott Ryan at a function in Melbourne. The pr...

A PARLIAMENTARY report examining the sexualisation of children has been completed, producing two findings, one recommendation, and 14 proposals for further action. The Commissioner for Children and Young People’s 2013 report on the sexualisation of children was presented to State Parliament on June 26. The report summarises the problem and proposes some ideas for research and further ...

BISHOP OF Geraldton Justin Bianchini says it has been a privilege and a joy to “be an instrument for good” in God’s hands during his 50 years of ministry. The 73-year-old celebrated his Golden Jubilee of ordination to the priesthood on June 29 at Geraldton’s St Francis Xavier Cathedral in the presence of family, friends, and fellow clergy members. During his homily on the Feast of Sts...

SCHOOL chaplaincy may continue beyond this year, despite the High Court’s ruling last month that funding for the National School Chaplaincy scheme was invalid. Chief executive officer of YouthCARE, WA’s largest provider of school chaplains, Stanley Jeyaraj, told The Record while the ruling was disappointing, it did not spell the end of chaplaincy services in public schools. “I am enco...

THE GREENS’ latest attempt to legalise euthanasia in Australia is based on the opinions of medical professionals who do not deal with patients suffering from terminal diseases, according to Catholic geriatrician John Obeid. Greens Senator Richard Di Natale introduced the bill in Federal Parliament last month. The proposed legislation would make it legal for doctors to prescribe and admin...

Described as the world’s greatest tournament, the FIFA World Cup 2014 has caught the attention of millions of people around the globe, but for the first time in history, the game has been overshadowed by the troubles in Brazil, the host nation.

Chisholm Catholic College marked the 10th anniversary of the Fast4Faith program on June 20 with an after school retreat centred on fasting and formation.

Holy Trinity Parish in Embleton celebrated its 50th anniversary on the Feast of the Holy Trinity on June 15.