Anniversary
1971: Aboriginal Flag first flown, Adelaide SA
Does your parish, school or Catholic organisation fly the Aboriginal flag? If not, perhaps you can consider doing so on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday and other special dates… Read More »1971: Aboriginal Flag first flown, Adelaide SA
1995: Proclamation of Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag as official flags of Australia
Did you know that the Australian national flag is not the only official flag of Australia? The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag were proclaimed as official flags… Read More »1995: Proclamation of Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag as official flags of Australia
1945: Detonation of the first atomic bomb, New Mexico USA
"Any act of war aimed indiscriminately at the destruction of entire cities or extensive areas along with their population is a crime against God and humanity itself. It merits unequivocal… Read More »1945: Detonation of the first atomic bomb, New Mexico USA
Anniversary of the Moon Landing (1969)
"The ultimate destiny of the universe is in the fullness of God, which has already been attained by the risen Christ, the measure of the maturity of all things."Pope Francis,… Read More »Anniversary of the Moon Landing (1969)
1833: Approval of Emancipation Bill
Bill abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire was passed on the second reading in the House of Commons on this day.
1965: First Indochinese refugees allowed to settle in Australia
On this day, we celebrate the contribution of Indochinese refugees to Australian society and reflect on the varying quality of welcome extended by our community to asylum seekers over the… Read More »1965: First Indochinese refugees allowed to settle in Australia
Saint Dominic’s Feast Day (Australia)
"Truth was Dominic’s motto and his goal. Dominic was born in Spain, the youngest of four children. He was outstanding for his love of truth, his clear thought, his organizing… Read More »Saint Dominic’s Feast Day (Australia)