Saint Alberto Hurtado SJ
“Christ roams through our streets in the person of so many suffering poor, sick, dispossessed and people thrown out of their miserable slums: Christ huddled under bridges, in the person… Read More »Saint Alberto Hurtado SJ
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1978: Tiwi Land Council established
On this day in 1978 the Tiwi Land Council was established under the Commonwealth Land Rights Act. This is how the Council describes its vision: "Our vision is of an… Read More »1978: Tiwi Land Council established
World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is a time to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the… Read More »World Humanitarian Day
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
St Bernard of Clairvaux is a Doctor of the Church and one of the founders of the Cistercian order. He earned a reputation for being able to settle disputes, and… Read More »Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
1943: Election of the first women members of the Australian Parliament: Enid Lyons (House of Representatives) and Dorothy Tangney (Senate)
At the Federal election of 1943, Enid Lyons (united Australia Party) and Dorothy Tangney (Australian Labour Party) became the first women to be elected to the Australian parliament. A video… Read More »1943: Election of the first women members of the Australian Parliament: Enid Lyons (House of Representatives) and Dorothy Tangney (Senate)
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The feast of the Queenship of Mary was instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1954. Find out more here.
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
Our liturgical calendar commemorates a number of Saints who were victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief. Around the world today many people of a variety of… Read More »International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
1996: Death of Margaret Tucker, Indigenous Australian activist and writer
Margaret (Lilardia) Tucker (1904 - 1996) was one of Australia's earliest and most notable Aboriginal activists. The Indigenous Australia website explains: "Her Aboriginal name, Lilardia, means flower but she was… Read More »1996: Death of Margaret Tucker, Indigenous Australian activist and writer
1966: Gurindji strike or Wave Hill Walk-off, beginning the longest strike in Australian history
On this day in 1966 the Gurindji walked off Wave Hill Station. What began as a strike over the refusal of Vestey Brothers to pay Aboriginal workers was to become… Read More »1966: Gurindji strike or Wave Hill Walk-off, beginning the longest strike in Australian history
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2001: Rescue of 433 asylum seekers by MV Tampa
Today we remember the humanitarian action of Captain Arne Rinnan and the need to work towards more just and compassionate asylum policy in Australia. In August 2001 a small Indonesian… Read More »2001: Rescue of 433 asylum seekers by MV Tampa