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Friday is the World Day of the Sick where we pay tribute to the great work of Catholic health institutions in Australia and around the world.

Sickness is not just a disorder of the body, but affects the mind, heart, attitudes and emotions as well. It brings people face to face with personal limitations and the frustration of their longings for endless life, meaning and well-being. It also tends to disrupt relationships, including one’s connection with God. Sickness, then, is wide-ranging in its effects, both on the sick themselves and on all others who make up their social world.

Friday February 4 is World Cancer Day. There aren’t many people who don’t know of a loved one or a friend who hasn’t suffered from cancer. This is a story about a cancer experience shared between friends.

On Australia Day we usually recall our past and the events that help shape our nation. The Church has of course also had a major impact on the forming of Australia. Take a fascinating trip into the past and follow an abridged timeline to see how the church has helped shape our culture.

With the long summer break drawing to a close, parents naturally think of check lists and what needs to be done.

We’ve put together some advice on how to prepare your child for the coming year.