Previous Issue: Christmas 2005

This issue of Australian Catholics features the following stories. To order copies of the current issue or back issues, either fill out the order form or call 03 9427 7311.

STORIES

An international affair
Young Australians experience World Youth Day in Cologne

Mao's last dancer
The extraordinary story of how a former Chinese ballet dancer found new hope in Australia

Where there's a Will
Hospitality is not just a role but a commitment to publican Will Creedon

The real MacKillop
Review of The Black Dress, by Pamela Freeman

YOUNG JOURNALIST AWARD - and the winners for 2005 are:

SENIOR DIVISION - Students in Year 10, 11 or 12

WINNER
Adam Horstmann, Sacred Heart College Senior, Adelaide, SA
The beat goes on

RUNNER UP
Nicholas Altmann, St Joseph's College, Echuca, VIC
Driving dad crazy

JUNIOR DIVISION - Students in Year 7, 8 or 9

WINNER
Victoria Pearson, St Mary Star of the Sea, Wollongong, NSW
Sarah syndrome

RUNNER UP
Amanda Sadler, Mercy Regional College, Camperdown, VIC
Children are forever

REGULAR FEATURES

Letters

Editorial: A magical time of year

Giveaway

EXPLORATIONS
What price security?

Odd places to pray: A daily exercise in faith
Living with a chronic illness requires a different approach to prayer

Activities

Meeting Place

Teachers Notes

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