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Dear Friends You are invited to an important book launch of  A NEW WINE & FRESH SKINS: Ecclesial Movements in the Church, writeen by Bishop Julian Porteous Tuesday, 7 September 4.30pm until 6pm Australian Catholic University campus, St. Patrick’s Campus, … Continue reading →

Well, here’s a novel attempt at negative politics: Public-Commentator-For-Ever Mr Paul Collins, writing in Eureka Street (“Abbott and Santamaria’s undemocratic Catholicism”), attempts to conjure up the ancient spectre of B.A. Santamaria to discredit our Opposition Leader (and aspiring PM) Tony … Continue reading →

I highlighted a little while back our Tracey’s article on Pope Benedict in The Tablet. Well, this time they have Eamon Duffy (he of “The Stripping of the Altars” fame) writing on Pope Benedict’s attitude toward the liturgy. Much of … Continue reading →

Marcu Grodi often talks about the “Verses I never Saw” in Scripture when he was a protestant. I could make my own list, and if I did, I would have to include a passage that Fr John Fleming referred to … Continue reading →

Well, you can hardly expect a monarchist like me to say “Tim Fischer for President“, can you? By now, all regular guests at this table will be familiar with “The Schütz Model for a Elective Australian Constitutional Monarchy” (if not, … Continue reading →

Well, its been five years since Roger Schütz (no relation, aka Brother Roger) died under cruel and tragic circumstances. Along with Martin Luther, Elijah, Our Lady, Bishop Elliott (the Archibald Portrait), Pope John Paul II, Blessed Mary of the Cross … Continue reading →

I have just discovered something wonderful: The National Library of Australia’s online database of Australian Newspapers from 1803 to 1954 (also available here). It really is a treasure trove! Here is an “old story” from The Mercury (Hobart) Monday 27 … Continue reading →

Friday week ago, I turned up for confession at the Cathedral, to find a line up of about 20 people (all but two of them male). I was astounded. Not only that, but while I was waiting, another ten turned … Continue reading →

They’re running a caption competition over there on Catholica. Personally, I think this attempt is fairly good for a start. Anyone got any better suggestions?

I have been asked to give this event a plug and am happy to do so. I listened to Bernie filibuster back during the abortion debate in the Victorian Parliament. A very skilled speaker – although he failed to persuade … Continue reading →