1869: Birth of Mahatma Gandhi
"Gandhi constantly highlighted the gap between what we do, and what we are capable of doing. On this International Day, I urge each and every one of us to do… Read More »1869: Birth of Mahatma Gandhi
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International Day of Non-Violence
"Just peace is the goal, nonviolence is the way. A sustainable culture of peace can only be established by nonviolence that absolutely respects human dignity. Rooted in the interconnectedness of… Read More »International Day of Non-Violence
Saint Francis of Assisi
Franciscan Media explain: The patron saint of Italy, Francis of Assisi, was a poor little man who astounded and inspired the Church by taking the gospel literally — not in… Read More »Saint Francis of Assisi
World Habitat Day
"Solutions begin with small steps individuals can take to alter the way our cities function. We must reduce the amount of waste we produce, and, at the same time, start… Read More »World Habitat Day
World Teachers Day
Held annually on 5 October since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. This Recommendation sets benchmarks… Read More »World Teachers Day
NATSICC Spirituality & Formation Retreat
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council’s third spirituality and formation retreat will focus on building understanding of faith and spirituality from both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander… Read More »NATSICC Spirituality & Formation Retreat
Our Lady of the Rosary
"The purpose of the rosary is to help us meditate on the great mysteries of our salvation. Pius XII called it a compendium of the gospel. The main focus is… Read More »Our Lady of the Rosary
World Post Day
World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was declared… Read More »World Post Day