Christmas 2008  Welcome to our Christmas edition of Australian Catholics.  This issue features the following stories. To order copies of the current issue or back issues, please fill out one of the order forms on our Subscriptions page.

Special feature: The female perspective

A new generation of female Catholic leaders follows in Mary’s footsteps, bringing new insights and perspectives to our faith

On the cutting edge
Sr Clare Condon discusses women in the church

Unafraid of life
Nicole Feely on women as leaders

Open to invitations
Youth leader Teresa Wilson

Our Lady, our guide

A Christmas look at how Mary continues to inspire us today

Unguarded moments
A woman for all seasons

In search of Mary
A young author looks for encounters with Our Lady

From birth to death
Saying ‘yes’ to God

Of rosary beads and Ramadan Mary in Islam
Divine realms An artist discusses Marian iconography

Explorations
Modern Mary

Features

Good tidings we bring
Writing a Christmas letter

Even playing fields
A fair go for women in sports

Finding words in Albania
Sister receives a warm welcome

Regular Features 

Letters

Editorial

In the news

Home movies
Latest reviews from the Catholic Film Office 

Kids' corner

Meeting Place

Teachers Notes