Counting their blessings
Nine years ago, Gerry Clarke read an article in The Advertiser stating that 95 per cent of families that know they are expecting a child with Down syndrome choose to terminate the pregnancy.
Nine years ago, Gerry Clarke read an article in The Advertiser stating that 95 per cent of families that know they are expecting a child with Down syndrome choose to terminate the pregnancy.
Holy See diplomat Archbishop Charles Balvo, the Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, highlighted the important role that deacons play in the Church following his attendance at the 2025 National Deacons Conference in Adelaide.
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It’s nearly 14 years since her precious daughter Lilah Sophie died, but a day doesn’t go by without Andrea Bishop giving thanks that she was part of this world for 20 months.
Josephite Sister Mary-Ann Casanova will celebrate the 40th anniversary of her profession in June. She chatted to KATIE SPAIN about some of the influences that shaped her.
As the people of Ukraine face a precarious phase in their fight for independence, volunteer aid worker Maurice O’Connell spoke to JENNY BRINKWORTH about the heavy toll the three-year war has taken on the country that has become his second home.
A website to help Catholics celebrate the Jubilee year has been launched by the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry.
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