FEATURED NEWSEXPLORE ALL
Part Two: “I had to request euthanasia for people to start taking an interest in me”
In this three part series, the Catholic Voice presents a selection of reminiscences by François Trufin, a hospital emergency nurse in Belgium. Part Two: "I ...
LIVING WORDEXPLORE ALL
Cooperation with God
In today’s Gospel, Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to join him. When Jesus says ‘Come,’ Peter “got out of the boat and started ... Read More
‘No place like home’
Sociologists have discovered that even in difficult, dysfunctional families, there’s ‘no place like home.’ The feast of saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus highlights the importance ... Read More
Awe, intimacy, faithfulness
In today’s first reading, the awe and reverence with which the people honoured God’s presence is palpable and moving. “The people would rise and bow ... Read More
LOCAL STORIESEXPLORE ALL
It’s no laughing matter
Here we are in country NSW. Masks on wherever we go in public. One of the first things you notice is that your glasses fog ... Read More
Catholic students to benefit from UC’s Occupational Therapy pilot program
The University of Canberra has partnered with Mother Teresa School in a program that will see Occupational Therapy students from the Faculty of Health supporting ... Read More
Australian Capital Territory euthanasia legislation
Recently, there has been growing public comment regarding the Australian Capital Territory’s ability to make its own laws on euthanasia. If this comes about, it ... Read More
NATIONALEXPLORE ALL
The face of homelessness in Australia is changing
THE Federal Government has been called to intervene urgently as house prices soar, wages stagnate and housing affordability reaches crisis point. In National Homelessness Week, ... Read More
National Briefs
Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, head of the Maronite Church in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. Photo: Patrick J Lee MARONITE Bishop Charbel-Antoine Tarabay has criticised last ... Read More
Pause for Parramatta RE Curriculum
An immediate pause of the draft new curriculum for religious education in the Diocese of Parramatta has been met with reactions including surprise, gratitude and ... Read More
WORLDEXPLORE ALL
How a nonagenarian and a toddler became best friends in the pandemic
"Cane Ball" is one of the made up games 2-year-old Benjamin Olson and 99-year-old Mary O'Neill play across ... Read More
Catholic sisters stay in Afghanistan as foreign forces pull out
It’s been almost 20 years since US military forces came to Afghanistan, in pursuit of al Qaeda leader ... Read More
Catholic health care giant Ascension to mandate coronavirus vaccines for employees
The Catholic health care network Ascension will mandate coronavirus vaccination for its employees, physicians, volunteers, and vendors. It ... Read More
