One of the biggest challenges facing churches and religious organizations is persuading people to listen to them.This problem is addressed in Phil Cooke’s latest book, “Unique: Telling Your Story in the Age of Brands and Social Media,” (Regal Books).

Yvette Nehme is Campus Minister for the Australian Catholic University, Strathfield. Prior to this appointment, she was a Coordinator for World Youth Day 2008 for the Sisters of St Joseph. Yvette holds a Bachelor of Theology from the Catholic Institute of Sydney, and holds postgraduate qualifications in Events and Marketing Management.

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We’ve all had important figures we’ve tried to emulate. If you’re Catholic you’ll know that the saints are such a “cloud of witnesses,” who exemplify Christ-like living for us. And while we’re talking about Jesus, is he not ultimately the one all Christians are meant to model? Being inspired to emulate is good, but I’ve found sometimes inspiration can be a letdown.

Pope Francis addressed the participants in the plenary assembly of the International Union of Superiors General on 8 May 2013. The Holy Father spoke to the religious sisters of obedience, poverty, and chastity, as well as their call to be mothers.

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Anna Krohn is a freelance writer, sessional tutor and consultant in adult learning, ethics and the theology of affectivity. She has written extensively on bioethics issues, and is Bioethics Convenor for the Catholic Women’s League. Anna currently lectures in healthcare ethics at Australian Catholic University.

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Christine Hogan is Publisher at Church Resources, withoversight of its faith-based publications, including the flagships CathNews and CathNews Perspectives, and Bulletin Notes. She is the author of six non-fiction titles, including The Veiled Lands: A woman’s journey into the heart of the Islamic world, and Look At Me: 50 Years of Australian television and the women who made it.

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In this workshop youth Minister Corinne Lindsell talks about the new NSW (Australia) Working with Children Check and what it means for youth ministers.

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A federal judge on Friday ordered that the most common morning-after pill be made available over the counter for all ages, instead of requiring a prescription for girls 16 and younger. But his acidly worded decision raises a broader question about whether a cabinet secretary can decide on a drug’s availability for reasons other than its safety and effectiveness.

Divine Mercy Sunday Venues NSW, 7th April 2013

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In the heart of the Goulburn Valley, thousands of tonnes of top quality Australian fruit are left to rot on the ground as farmers simply can't sell it.