Winter 2019
07 May 2019
Magazine
07 May 2019 |
Anna Watt
Dave Jorna has been running retreat days and leadership programs for young people in schools around Australia for more than a decade. Anna Watt speaks to him about his philosophy for having a healthy mentality, and what he learned while supporting someone close to him suffering from mental health issues.
07 May 2019 |
Ann Maria Sabu
Francesca Di Biase is a counsellor at Our Lady of Mercy College in Melbourne. A member of our young writers community speaks to her about her work.
07 May 2019 |
The Rites of Passage Institute helps young people develop healthy personal identities as they transition from adolescence to young adulthood.
07 May 2019 |
Peter Fleming
Suffering from mental illness throughout his life, St Benedict Joseph Labre was turned away from holy places. But he made a holy life for himself on the streets.
07 May 2019 |
Alice Foddy and Genevieve Peters
Two of our young writers share the stories of saints they encountered while travelling to different parts of the world – each offering some perspective on their own life’s challenges.
07 May 2019 |
Tracey Edstein
Stephanie Lorenzo has gone from raising money to support trafficked women in Cambodia and Australia, to joining a global campaign to empower and advocate for women in leadership positions in the Catholic Church.
07 May 2019 |
Heather Kennett
Discovering an order devoted to living the Franciscan charism, without giving up hopes for marriage, family and a career, struck the right note for Tony Bozicevic
07 May 2019 |
Francine Crimmins
A mental health project at St John Fisher College in Queensland has given students a space where they can chill out and connect with each other when they need it.
07 May 2019 |
Kaitlyn Fasso-Opie
A CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes project is providing a fount of support for drought-affected communities.
07 May 2019 |
Kate Mani
Loneliness and burnout are common among leaders in religious communities – whether they’re clergy, religious superiors, principals, youth leaders or other ministry workers. Having experienced this himself, Dr Paul Whetham says it’s something that can only be addressed by grappling with how we put people on pedestals in the first place.
07 May 2019 |
Hannah Gamble
It is essential that we equip primary school children with tools to navigate through the inevitable tough times that life will throw at them.
07 May 2019 |
Sinead Goodfellow
Completing school assignments on time and studying for exams are some of the most stressful parts of being a teenager. One of our young writers shares some of her tips for ensuring you care for your mental health and wellbeing, so that you can study smarter not harder.
07 May 2019 |
Caitlin Humphrys
After first being diagnosed with depression and anxiety at the age of 13, Caitlin Humphrys says her mental health journey has had its ups and downs. But she’s been blessed with the support of her family, school community, health professionals, and faith.
07 May 2019 |
Ann Rennie
We have more ways to connect with each other than ever before, yet so many people are feeling anxious and unhappy. What’s the connection that we’re missing?
07 May 2019 |
Andrew Hamilton SJ
The Christian response to mental illness has its roots in Jesus’ healing ministry, and the belief that each person is made in the image of God. But stigma has always followed those who are mentally ill, and even today some of that still lingers.
07 May 2019 |
Dr Cathy Kezelman
TRIGGER WARNING: Article includes discussion of sexual abuse, sexual assault, child abuse
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and many high profile cases have made us more aware of child sexual abuse and its often life-long impacts. Many in our Catholic communities have lived through abuse and continue to struggle with the trauma. Dr Cathy Kezelman, from the Blue Knot Foundation, says there are ways to help and support them.
07 May 2019 |
Pictures from a Walking with God in Nature Prayer Day at Sherbrooke Forest, Melbourne.
07 May 2019 |
Kate Moriarty
‘If Mamma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.’
07 May 2019 |
Five takeaways from Pope Francis’ letter on young people and the Church, Christus Vivit, which was released in April.
07 May 2019 |
Beetroot and sweet potato meatballs are just like your grandmother's classic meatball recipe but packed full of nutritious vegetables.
07 May 2019 |
Geraldine Vytilingam
Some celebrities who have spoken openly about their mental health struggles.
13 May 2019 |
Hannah Kennelly
Cyberbullying is a growing issue, particularly for young people who spend much of their time building and maintaining relationships in the virtual world.
07 May 2019 |
Elise Ho
Since it was first established in 1991, Kids Helpline has been a lifeline for young people at critical moments in their lives. One of our young writers speaks to a counsellor at the service.
07 May 2019 |
Tatiana Kurniawan
When we feel anxious, it can be like there are two voices in our head competing for our attention. While one voice wants us to be ruled by fear, the other wants us to be free.
Faith education
07 May 2019 |
Michael McGirr
Regular columnist Michael McGirr writes to a young doctor, thanking her for showing Year 10 students around a mosque and talking about faith and wellbeing.