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- Adult Stem Cell Conference Begins at the Vatican
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 11 Nov 2011
The Vatican is holding a three day conference to promote research using adult stem cells. Different scientists, stem cell companies, and health ministers are meeting in Rome to gain support of different policy makers.
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- Foster Care Helps Keep Siblings Together
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 16 Sep 2011
Robyn and her husband Leigh have love, warmth and big hearts and for the past decade have not only been Mum and Dad to their own three children but foster parents to many more.
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- Mary's Meals Aid Organization: On the Front Line of Hunger
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 9 Sep 2011
The Scottish based Catholic aid organization Mary's Meals started in the early 1990's as two brothers set out in a landrover to deliver badly needed food to refugees in Yugoslavia.
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- Remembering Cardinal Moran
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 16 Aug 2011
Tuesday, 16 August marks the Centenary of the death of Cardinal Patrick Francis Moran, third Archbishop of Sydney and one of the city's most outstanding leaders.
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- St Mary Magdalene
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 22 Jul 2011
Mary Magdalene was one of Christ's most beloved disciples. St Augustine in the fourth century said of her: "The Holy Spirit made Magdalene the Apostle of the Apostles".
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- Pope will meet his former students at Castel Gandolfo
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 22 Jul 2011
It's a tradition that started well before Benedict XVI became pope. Every year, he holds a private meeting with his former students to discuss theology. This year, the theme will be "The New Evangelization."
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- Italian police recover 3,000 pieces of stolen art
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 11 Jul 2011
Italy has long been the cradle of the art world. Because of this, art thieves and illegal traders of precious works consider it a special place. But their crime comes at a price.
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- Pope Gets Ready for Vacation in Castel Gandolfo
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 8 Jul 2011
Everyone needs a vacation every now and then, the Pope is no exception. This week, Benedict XVI will head out to the usual spot, Castel Gandolfo, a small village just south of Rome. ...
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- Sister Teresita, 103 years old, world's longest serving recluse
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 4 Jul 2011
This nun holds the world record for the longest time living in cloistered life. Her name is Sister Teresita, she's 103 years old and has lived 84 of them in the convent of Buenafuente de Sistal, in Guadalajara, Spain.
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- Pope Encourages Youth to Donate Blood
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 14 Jun 2011
Benedict XVI, who before becoming pope was an organ donor, noted during the Regina Coeli that the World Day of Blood Donors is arriving and thanked everyone who participated. ...
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- Anniversary of the Death of Pope John XXIII
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 3 Jun 2011
It was 3 June 48 years ago one of the most popular popes and one of the most influential died after less than five years in office. ...
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- Pope Visits Venice
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 10 May 2011
During the pope's two day trip to northern Italy he stopped in the towns of Venice and Aquileia. During Sunday's Mass and the Regina Coeli, Benedict XVI spoke about the challenges of the evangelization. ...
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- Pope Enjoys Gondola Ride in Venice
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 10 May 2011
During his visit to Venice, Pope Benedict XVI enjoyed a gondola ride that took him from St. Mark's Square to the Basilica della Salute. ...
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- Benedict XVI Venerates Coffin of John Paul II
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 3 May 2011
Benedict XVI was the first to venerate the mortal remains of John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica. He was joined by all the cardinals who celebrated the beatification Mass. ...
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- The saints of John Paul II
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 2 May 2011
During his 26 year pontificate, John Paul II named more saints and blessed than all his predecessors combined. ...
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- Life of Pope John Paul II
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 28 Apr 2011
He's one of the most beloved Pope's in Church History. His charisma magnetic, his faith unshakable. His story started in the small polish town of Wadowice on May 18, 1920. ...
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- John Paul II to be Listed in Guinness Book of Records
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 28 Apr 2011
He's a man who has every right to enter the Guinness Book of World Records. During his pontificate, John Paul II, quickly broke all the records set by his predecessors. ...
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- The Pope Will Vacation at Castel Gandolfo
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 27 Apr 2011
After Easter, Pope Benedict XVI, will leave Rome to rest for a few days at his residence in Castel Gandolfo. ...
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- Rome Full of Souvenirs of Pope John Paul II
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 27 Apr 2011
John Paul II greets pilgrims from all corners of Rome. His face has flooded the Eternal City with posters and souvenirs of all kinds and for all tastes. ...
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- The "Titulus Crucis" Sign of I.N.R.I, A True Relic Of Rome
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 27 Apr 2011
Rome's Basilica of Saint Croce of Gerusalemme hosts the "Titulus Crucis," the sign that Pontius Pilate placed on Jesus' Cross labeled "Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews." ...
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- What is Good Friday?
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 22 Apr 2011
Good Friday is one of the principal celebrations of Catholicism. ...
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- Benedict XVI Blesses Oils at the Chrism Mass
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 22 Apr 2011
During the Chrism Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, Benedict XVI blessed the oils to be used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing the sick and Holy Orders, throughout the coming year. ...
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- What is Holy Thursday?
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 22 Apr 2011
After Palm Sunday, the next important day of Holy Week is Holy Thursday. ...
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- 2011 UNIV Congress will pay special respects to John Paul II
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 18 Apr 2011
A book and a video with personal messages of thanks to John Paul II will be given to Benedict XVI. This is part of the new initiative by the UNIV congress that will be held in Rome from April 16 to 24.
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- Reflections of Christmas Island - by Fr Jim Carty
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 4 Mar 2011
On a headland overlooking Flying Fish Cove, the only relatively safe haven for boats to land at Christmas Island, is a small cairn or landmark of rocks surrounded at its base by river stones. Who placed the cairn here is unknown but for anyone on the Island it is a heartfelt and ...
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- Vatican Studies How to Help Women Post-Abortion
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 25 Feb 2011
The Vatican department dedicated to studying issues related to bioethics and the protection of life met in Rome with experts from different cultures and religions to talk about post-abortion trauma. ...
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- Vatican Report
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 21 Feb 2011
John Thavis: The Vatican recently announced some good news: the total number of priests in the world has increased over the past decade. ...
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- Vatican Radio Celebrates 80 years
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 11 Feb 2011
This is the sound of the first transmission in Vatican Radio's history. With words spoken in Latin, Pope Pius XI greeted listeners all over the world on February 12, 1931, 80 years ago. ...
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- Caritas Jerusalem
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 3 Feb 2011
Caritas in Jerusalem. Offices and people at computers working around the clock to help the victims of an unending conflict. ...
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- The life of John Paul II
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 17 Jan 2011
When he was young, he had to overcome the death of his entire family, he worked in a factory while he studied for the priesthood in secrecy. ...
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- Biography of John Paul II
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 17 Jan 2011
When he was young, he overcame the death of his entire family, he endured the hard life of a labor worker and he studied in secrecy with the help of his professors. ...
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- What's Beatification?
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 17 Jan 2011
It's a long road to beatification and canonization since there must be hard proof that one has lived a holy life and can be a hero to all Catholics. ...
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- Gospel for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, 2011
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 6 Jan 2011
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." ...
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- 2010 - In Remembrance
Tributes and Legacies
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 5 Jan 2011
Over the past 12 months we lost several beloved and admired figures. One of these was Rosemary Goldie, one of the female pioneers of the Church who died in Sydney on 27 February 2010 aged 94. For more than 50 years, Manly-born Rosemary was one of the leading figures of the Vatican's bureaucracy and the first-ever woman to hold a post within the Roman Curia. ...
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- 2010 - Remembered
Tragedies and Celebrations; Historical and Topical
By Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese 5 Jan 2011
Christmas Eve 2009 many were shocked as they watched a young woman jump from the crowd inside St Peter's Basilica in Rome as Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass, grabbing hold of the Holy Father's pallium and knocking the 82-year-old Pontiff to the ground. ...
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