Caring for our common home ecumenically

In March this year, an ecumenical conference at St Clement’s Retreat & Conference Centre, Galong, looked at Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’. Richard White offers some personal reflections on the conference proceedings. 

Sabbatical in the holy cities

John Knight, Sydney priest, reflects on his sabbatical experience which was financially supported by the National Council of Priests. 

Let us not forget

Reflection on ANZAC Day Fr Kevin Burke, Eltham, Victoria.

Lest we forget soldiers and other members of our armed services, including nurses and other support staff who have given their lives in war or any other form of armed conflict or on peacekeeping duties. Let us never forget their courage, their sacrifice, their selfless service and their dedication to duty. 

Freemasonry and the Catholic Church

Kerry Costigan, priest of Toowoomba Diocese, is chaplain of the Freemasonry Ashlar Lodge, Oakey, Queensland. In this article he talks of his experience as a member of the Lodge. 

Women leaders and church reform

Frank O’Day SSS takes an historical look at women in leadership in the Church and finds that ordination hasn’t always been necessary for Eucharistic leadership. Could there be another way?