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Visiting sex offenders in prison

Bishop Pat Power describes the pain and sadness of visiting people in prison and especially those priests who have been jailed for sex offences. He is inspired by the gospel imperative - I was in prison and you visited me (Matthew 25, 36). He wrote this piece in December 2016.

Memories of Manly and future hope 

John Swann, an Adelaide priest celebrating his 60th ordination anniversary, preached this homily at the Manly Union Triennial Mass on 31 August 2017 in the Cerretti Chapel, Manly.

Orphanages, Catholic Mission and immersion

Brian Lucas. Voluntourism can lead to cynicism towards international aid organisations.  Fr Brian Lucas, Director of Catholic Mission, explains the difference in their immersion experiences and the value of these experiences for everyone involved.