Saint Robert Bellarmine
Robert Bellarmine was a Jesuit scholar who was eventually made a Cardinal. His major work Disputations on the Controversies of the Christian Faith, helped to discredit the divine right of… Read More »Saint Robert Bellarmine
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1961: Death of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld
"Mr. Hammarskjold, whose name is on buildings in and around the United Nations headquarters in New York, was an iconic Swedish diplomat, the organization’s second secretary general and a strong… Read More »1961: Death of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld
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International Day of Peace
"In sending his disciples forth on mission, Jesus told them: 'Whatever house you enter, first say, "Peace be to this house!" And if a son of peace is there, your… Read More »International Day of Peace
1959: Launch of Australian Consumer Association (ACA)
The Australian Consumer Association is now known as CHOICE. It describes its aim as "to tackle the issues that really matter to consumers, arming them with the information to make… Read More »1959: Launch of Australian Consumer Association (ACA)
Migrant and Refugee Sunday
From this year forward, Migrant and Refugee Sunday will be celebrated in Australia on the last Sunday in September. This brings the practice of the Church in Australia into line… Read More »Migrant and Refugee Sunday
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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
"In each of our faith communities, we believe we are called to pursue peace and to love and care for all humanity and all creation. Collectively, our faith leads us… Read More »International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Saint Vincent de Paul
“Love the poor. Honour them, my children, as you would honour Christ himself.” - St Vincent de Paul The St Vincent de Paul Society website explains that as a young… Read More »Saint Vincent de Paul
1988: Formation of Burma’s National League for Democracy by Aung San Suu Kyi
The Nobel Prize website explains that Peace Prze Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is "the daughter of the legendary liberation movement leader Aung San. Following studies abroad, she returned home… Read More »1988: Formation of Burma’s National League for Democracy by Aung San Suu Kyi
1872: Birth of David Unaipon, Aboriginal writer and activist
What do you know about David Unaipon, the man on the fifty dollar note? He was a preacher, writer and inventor and was the first Aboriginal published author. David was… Read More »1872: Birth of David Unaipon, Aboriginal writer and activist
1983: Death of John Pat in Roebourne Prison WA, prompting the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
Noel Olive explains in the Australian Dictionary of Biography: "On 28 September 1983 several members of the Roebourne police force attended a meeting of the Western Australian Police Union of… Read More »1983: Death of John Pat in Roebourne Prison WA, prompting the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody