For many years our (MSC Mission) Office has also provided finance, religious literature and more recently containers full of items of furniture etc. to be used, among others, by refugees. Ever since I offered Mass for the survivors of the Tampa many years ago, my heart has been distressed and perplexed by the cruel solutions … Continue reading A Reflection by Fr. Adrian F. Meaney MSC on Refugees →

St George resident, Hamish Stewart, 41, was diagnosed with Schizophrenia 20 years ago. His condition affected his career, confidence and relationships, but an innovative collaboration between two St George area organisations has helped Hamish turn his life around. Despite holding several qualifications, including a Certificate in Business and a cook’s apprenticeship, for years Hamish’s Schizophrenia … Continue reading Innovative Project Changes Life for St George Resident with Mental Illness →

Pope Francis has declared February 8, 2015 as the first “International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking”. The day falls on the Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita, a freed slave who later became a nun and canonized in 2000. Human Trafficking is one of the most lucrative world-wide illegal activities, profiting 32 … Continue reading Prayer and Action Against Human Trafficking →

Indonesia has announced that they will execute six people including two Australians of the Bali 9 who were charged with drug offences in 2005. While Myuran Sukumaran’s clemency plea has been rejected, Andrew Chan has yet to receive any answer. The following are reflections from Fr Peter Smith, Justice and Peace Promoter of the Archdiocese, on Capital Punishment in light … Continue reading Reflections on Capital Punishment in the light of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran →