By Paul Dobbyn

This article was published by the Catholic Leader

Kathy Kelly is a United States school teacher who has devoted much of her life to working for peace. Journalist PAUL DOBBYN gives an insight into her devotion on the eve of her visit to Brisbane.

By Selina Venier

This article was published in the Catholic Leader

MARY Garrahy "gushes" over the memory of visiting Assisi, Italy, as though her 2006 trip was "just yesterday" and because it "spoke to" her spirit.

By Robyn Fahy

This article was published by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

Chris Sheargold, Associate Vice-Chancellor (Melbourne), recently welcomed Greg and Dorota Connellan, as well as members of the Catholic Women’s League of Victoria and Wagga Wagga, to the Australian Catholic University for the handover of a beautiful portrait of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ.

By Sophia Ljaskevic

This article was provided by Mary Ward International, a project of the Loreto Sisters

In late August, nineMary Ward International Australia (MWIA) volunteers journeyed to Daly River to help with the 24thMerrepen Arts Festival at the request of Merrepen Arts Centre manager and artists.

Introducing Lisa Doble, from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

You can’t help but be attracted to Lisa Doble.  She is a bright, bubbly and hope-filled woman who exudes happiness and a hunger for life! Lisa Doble lives in Bungendore about 30 minutes from Canberra.  She is married to Toby and together they have two children, Joel and Mia. 

Rosemary Keenan is from the Archdiocese of Perth and writes about her faith journey here.

I am a 70 (nearly 71) year old woman who identifies herself as a Catholic.
I “practice” my faith with regular attendance at my parish Church of Our Lady of Grace North Beach.

By Claire Mitchell

This article was published in the Catholic Voice

St Thomas More’s Primary, Campbell, teacher Mrs Stephanie Meagher put her skills to the test by volunteering to help other teachers in Sri Lanka.

By Vida Hequilan

This article was published in the Far East

I’ve always loved to dance. As a teenager and even later I’d often return from a night out partying with my friends when others in my house were getting up. I think that may have worried my Dad a little but he let me be.

I am from the Philippines and when I finished high school I went to college and qualified as a high school teacher. I liked teaching and did my job well.

Published by Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

It was a warm gathering that took place at Genazzano FCJ College’s new Madeleine Centre for Performing Arts on the evening of 23 June when Dr Rose-Marie Prosser launched Ann Rennie’s book, The Secret Garden of Spirituality: Reflections on Faith, Life and Education.

By Sophy Morley

This article was published in "Living Liturgy", a publication of the Sale Diocese.

“I said, ‘I will water my garden and drench my flower beds.’ ” (Eccl 24:31)