Rod Page talks about the hopes and pitfalls of the new synodality. He is a retired earth scientist living in Canberra. He and his wife Susan have been local coordinators of The World Community for Christian Meditation and he is a committee member of Concerned Catholics of Canberra and Goulburn.
Fr Brian Lucas, Director of Catholic Mission, writes about Pauline Jaricot, who founded the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in Lyon, France, in 1822. To coincide with the 200th anniversary of this major contribution to missionary support, Cardinal Tagle, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, will preside at her beatification on 22 May 2022.
Kevin Liston explores the shift that was initiated by the Plenary Council that allowed for a more open exchange of ideas and more access for many Catholics.
Nihal Abeyasingha, a Sri Lankan theologian, looks at Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti and the role of lay catechist that Francis is promoting.
Kevin Burke, Melbourne priest, explores the blessings of retirement.
