Labour of love brings comfort
The cacophony of buzzing and grinding coming from the Belconnen Community Men’s Shed behind the Page shops in Canberra on a Saturday morning is unmistakable. ... Read More
Why do people become homeless?
A comprehensive report on homelessness in Australia that highlights the need for not only crisis accommodation but early intervention and long-term care programs for vulnerable ... Read More
Equipping young leaders for faith-filled service in schools
The annual Youth Ministry Equipping School in Canberra has gathered up to 160 participants in recent times, but COVID, as it has done with some ... Read More
Children ‘sat like zombies’ warns psychotherapist
Dr Patricia Moroney speaking at the Catholic Bookshop’s Fireside Chats in February and March As a former teacher, Dr Patricia Moroney was alarmed at the ... Read More
Local Catholic teacher ready to share her faith
Lilianne Stannard stands outside the year one classroom. Lilianne Stannard has reached the end of a fulfilling but exhausting day with her year 1 students ... Read More
‘I’m not really used to happy Christmases’
Dianne (not her real name) believes she is more fortunate than many as she looks at spending Christmas in MacKillop House with 26 women and ... Read More
Support services needed more than ever this year
Ebony (center) with her mother Gabrielle, and daughter Mackaylee-Rose. Even though Christmas is never easy financially for Ebony Juatowitch and her family, it’s usually a ... Read More