At a time when Church groups and ministries are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain younger members, a Victorian event is proving that achieving such a goal is possible.

CATHOLICS and Protestants are taking to social media to engage in reasoned discussion about God, Jesus Christ, and the Church. A Facebook group titled ‘Catholic – Protestant Debate’ now has more than 1,000 members from around the world, including Australia. The group has several rules, prohibiting the use of profanities and insults, instead encouraging mutual respect. It states tha...

THE ACT has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legalise same-sex marriage after the bill passed the territory’s Legislative Assembly on October 22. Same-sex marriages could take place as early as December, although the Federal Government will challenge the constitutionality of the legislation in the High Court. A statement from the Attorney-General George Brandis’ office co...

The ACT has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legalise same-sex marriage after the bill passed the territory’s Legislative Assembly on October 22.

Parramatta Bishop Anthony Fisher’s expressed his concern for people ravaged by bushfires by launching an appeal this week. Bishop Fisher launched the appeal through CatholicCare Social Services, Parramatta, writing a letter to concerned persons throughout the country

Protesters ambushed the annual March for the Babies in Melbourne on October 12, in a violent and ugly display that left several people injured.

PROTESTERS ambushed the annual March for the Babies in Melbourne on October 12, in a violent and ugly display that left several people injured. More than 3,000 people, including children and the elderly, gathered for the annual pro-life walk through the streets of Melbourne, but were met by a group of about 50 protesters coming in the other direction. Police stood between the two grou...

After stamping himself as one of the most decorated players in AFL history by winning his second Brownlow Medal on Monday, Gary Ablett Junior openly gave witness to his faith on the AFL’s night-of-nights.

The New Evangelisation has always been a major part of Archbishop Julian Porteous’ mission and will continue to be so in his new role as Archbishop of Hobart.

Australia’s bishops should consider making an apology for hurt and discrimination suffered by women, the director of a bishops-funded agency for women told a national conference, earlier this month.