For the parishioners of St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Winston HIlls, commemorating their feast day is about more than just honouring their patron saint. It is an annual reminder of the courage, faith and missionary spirit of St Paul - qualities that continue to shape the identity of their parish community. On 28 June 2026, parishioners, clergy and friends gathered in a celebration of worship, gratitude and fellowship, honouring the apostle whose dramatic encounter with the risen Christ transformed his life, and whose witness continues to inspire Christians around the world to proclaim the Gospel with courage and conviction. Leading the Eucharistic celebration was principal celebrant Monsignor John Boyle, concelebrating with Administrator Fr Jobi Payyapilly MS, Fr Joby Ittira MS, Fr John Paul Escarlan PP and Fr Ambrose Owusu-Ansah AP. (Read More)
Like many of you, I have been following the World Cup with interest. My allegiance is with the Socceroos, but I also support the underdogs who can inspire us with their courage, resilience and fighting spirit. (Read More)
The Dicastery for Communication has released a new documentary featuring interviews, archival footage, and images that retrace Pope Leo XIV’s years in Rome before his election. (Read More)
David Brooks is known as one of America’s leading public intellectuals, a longtime columnist for The New York Times and now a staff writer at The Atlantic. (Read More)
In today’s first reading the prophet Jeremiah laments that those who used to be his friends are now the very ones plotting his downfall. Why? Because he had the courage to proclaim the truth. (Read More)
To receive the peace of Christ, is to allow ourselves to be disarmed from our positions, ideologies, fears, self-protection, hard heartedness, desire for revenge, self-and-other judgement. (Read More)
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Iraqi Christians gathered in Ankawa to become missionaries of faith, love and hope, urging them to be Christ's light and peacemakers in a land marked by conflict and instability. Source: Vatican News. (Read More)
Food prices are likely to continue climbing as the fallout from the war against Iran ripples from farms through to the nation’s grocery distribution system, the Reserve Bank’s chief economist has warned. Source: Sydney Morning Herald. (Read More)
AI technologies offer significant benefits but must be carefully managed to mitigate novel risks that could cause significant harm, Catholic Health Australia has said in a position paper. (Read More)
Mercy Works has recently expanded its partnership with the Aboriginal Investment Group to support the Borroloola Remote Laundry in the Northern Territory throughout the 2027 financial year. Source: Just Mercy. (Read More)
The federal government must consider age and wealth together to meaningfully address the growing wealth divide between generations, says the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS). Source: ABC News. (Read More)
Experiencing God’s unconditional love has kept Queensland parishioners Suzanne and Brenley Milsom continuing their mission work overseas for more than a decade. Source: Catholic Leader. (Read More)
A Catholic man in Pakistan who was suffering from advanced dementia has died in prison, after being held in custody for almost a year awaiting trial over a disputed accusation of blasphemy. Source: The Tablet. (Read More)
The devastating fire that damaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in 2019 led to an unprecedented wave of international solidarity to ensure its restoration and French authorities recently unveiled a final phase of work to be carried out from 2027 to 2033. Source: EWTN News. (Read More)