Abortion and life issues in general were one of the hot topics in the recent elections in the United States. If the latest news is any indication the topic will continue to be at the forefront of attention. Read more...
Setting salaries
The deepening economic crisis is forcing financial institutions and companies to look again at the issue of executive salaries. Read more...
The list of missionaries killed on active duty in 2008 includes an archbishop, several priests, religious and laypeople, reported the Vatican's Fides agency. Read more...
The organising committee of the Sixth World Meeting of Families which will open in Mexico City on 14 January announced that Pope Benedict XVI will send two messages to the participants of this historic event. Read more...
Pope Benedict XVI appealed for the protection of children, especially those "denied a serene childhood," on a feast day that in many countries is a celebration the youngest members of society. Read more...
Don't be afraid of 2009, urges Pope Benedict XVI
Monday 5 January 2009
Pope Benedict XVI is inviting Christians to "be not afraid," despite economic shadows hanging over 2009. Read more...
The Archbishop of Sydney, the host city for World Youth Day 2008, says the event brought conversions and vocations to the priesthood. Read more...
Message of Archbishop Denis Hart for Christmas
Tuesday 23 December 2008
At Christmas, in the person of Jesus, God comes to us. We not only recall an event two thousand years ago, which changed the course of human history and linked God and human beings in an embrace of love. Every Christmas we know God is near. Jesus was born in a humble stable into a poor family. Simple shepherds were the first witnesses to this event. In this poverty heaven’s glory was shown to human beings. Read more...
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Mass on 89.9 Light FM
You can hear Mass broadcast at 7am every Sunday on 89.9 Light FM. The celebrant is Fr Kevin Dillon from the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, Geelong.