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
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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
1999: Death of Dom Helder Camara
"When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist."Dome Helder Camara Dom Helder Camara (1909… Read More »1999: Death of Dom Helder Camara
Saint Augustine of Hippo
"You have made us and directed us toward yourself and our heart is restless until we rest in you."Confessions 1.1 Saint Augustine was one of the great founders of monasticism… Read More »Saint Augustine of Hippo
Social Justice Sunday
From 2020 forward, Social Justice Sunday will be celebrated on the last Sunday of August. Previously it was celebrated on the last Sunday in September. A Long Tradition The celebration… Read More »Social Justice Sunday