Saint Peter Claver
"When he was 29 years old, Peter left his home in Spain and went to Cartagena (in what is now Colombia), South America. There he continued his studies and was… Read More »Saint Peter Claver
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World Suicide Prevention Day
Organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, World Suicide Prevention Day provides the opportunity for people across the globe to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. World Suicide… Read More »World Suicide Prevention Day
2001: ‘9/11’: Terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington D.C., killing nearly 3,000 people
"On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of… Read More »2001: ‘9/11’: Terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington D.C., killing nearly 3,000 people
1843: Battle of One Tree Hill near Toowoomba, QLD, between Aboriginal landowners and European settlers
"In the early years of European settlement on the Darling Downs relations between the two races were mostly friendly. However, by the 1840s relations had turned sour. The European settlers… Read More »1843: Battle of One Tree Hill near Toowoomba, QLD, between Aboriginal landowners and European settlers
2007: Adoption by the UN of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007, by a majority of 144 states in favour,… Read More »2007: Adoption by the UN of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
"The cross is a sign of suffering, a sign of human cruelty at its worst. But by Christ’s love shown in the Paschal Mystery, it has become the sign of… Read More »Exaltation of the Holy Cross
1981: Pope John Paul II’s encyclical Laborem Exercens (‘On Human Work’)
"Pope John Paul II issued Laborem Exercens to mark the ninetieth anniversary of Rerum Novarum. It is also known by the English title On Human Labour. John Paul II’s own experience as a manual… Read More »1981: Pope John Paul II’s encyclical Laborem Exercens (‘On Human Work’)
International Day of Democracy
"As we mark Democracy Day, I urge all governments to respect the right to active, substantive and meaningful participation; and I salute all of you who strive tirelessly to make… Read More »International Day of Democracy
International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer
"As we rightly focus our energies on tackling climate change, we must be careful not to neglect the ozone layer and stay alert to the threat posed by the illegal… Read More »International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer
1993: Death of Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker), Aboriginal poet, activist and artist
Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker) was born Kathleen Jean Mary Ruska, on Minjerribah (the Stradbroke Island). She was a poet, political activist, artist and educator. Oodgeroo Noonuccal means Oodgeroo of the… Read More »1993: Death of Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker), Aboriginal poet, activist and artist