On hope and the family: Professor Helen Alvaré unpacks her journey of faith

- 19 August 2024 0

Shortly before she delivered the 2024 Tim Fischer Oration, Professor Helen Alvaré sat down with Don Smith from the Catholic Voice in Canberra to share ... Read More

Changing of the guard for Archdiocesan Vicar General position

- 6 January 2023 2

L-R: Incoming Vicar General Fr Richard Thompson with Fr Tony Percy Archbishop Christopher Prowse recently announced Vicar General Fr Tony Percy would be taking up ... Read More

“Stilled in silent amazement”

- 20 December 2021 0

St Christopher's Cathedral, Canberra In 1223 St Francis of Assisi had a sudden need for an ox and an ass.  It was Christmas and the ... Read More

The circles in life

- 21 May 2020 0

Don Smith with Sr Fran in Brisbane in December 2017 In January 1967, a five-year-old boy sat upright in class ready for action.  It was ... Read More

Mary Help of Christians Parish “Christmas Tree”

- 9 December 2019 9

With apologies to Charles Dickens, this is no “Ghost of Christmas Past”. In a departure from previous years, Mary Help of Christians parish at South ... Read More

Melinda Mao: tale of Rebirth

- 4 October 2019 0

Mel with Fr Richard Thompson and her parents, George and Loran on the day of her confirmation at Mary Help of Christians Parish. What is ... Read More

South Woden ecumenical service soars with Gospel music

- 5 August 2019 2

A joint ecumenical service involving "Gospel Music: Old and new" was held at Mary Help of Christians parish, South Woden last Sunday, August 28. Read More