Category Archives: Catholics of Oz

Welcome to Melbourne, Australia, where three Catholics, Lindsay, Gerry, and Caroline, discuss Catholic news, faith, science, music, apps and more from an Australian perspective.

Australia’s 5th Plenary Council

The Australian Catholic Church's plenary council has had its first session and Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss its outcome and implications ... Read more

Vaccines and Quakes

As vaccines promise to re-open Victoria, questions are raised about vaccinated and unvaccinated Catholics returning to Mass. Lindsay, Caroline, ... Read more

Take the Way of the Gospel

As the Archdiocese of Melbourne's parish renewal initiative moves forward, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss the reactions of fellow ... Read more

Dignity and Human Flourishing

Sharing insights about human dignity learned his Masters studies, Lindsay discusses the topic with Caroline and Lino. Plus, Caroline explains ... Read more

80 Years of Lourdes in Melbourne

A Marian grotto based on Lourdes is celebrating its 80th anniversary and Lindsay and Lino discuss how they didn't know it existed until now. ... Read more

Faith at the Olympics

Back in lockdown, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino talk about the Catholic Olympians who are open about the link between their faith and sports; ... Read more

An Aboriginal Perspective: Uncle Ghillar Michael Anderson

Aboriginal elder Ghillar Michael Anderson of the Euhlayi peoples joins Lindsay and Caroline to provide insight from an Aboriginal perspective ... Read more

Revelation, Recovery, and Renewal

As Australian lockdown drags on, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on an article describing the challenges of returning to normal life after ... Read more

Checking in on StarQuest

It's time again for Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino to welcome back Dom Bettinelli from StarQuest to discuss all the great stuff happening at the ... Read more

Archbishop Peter Comensoli Returns

Archbishop Peter Comensoli returns to discuss the Church in Melbourne with Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino. They revisit the Patrick Oration ... Read more

Reconciliation and Renewal

Back in lockdown, but the show goes on! Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss a Catholic perspective on Indigenous Reconciliation Week, a new ... Read more

Mum Appreciation

With Mother's Day just past, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino update their recent discussion about Leila Abdullah, a mum who tragically lost ... Read more

Wells and Warps

Religious art can be a great entry point for a deeper encounter with God, which Lindsay, Lino, and Caroline illustrate with an icon of the ... Read more

You Have Come to God

In this socially distanced episode, Lindsay and Caroline discuss confirmation preparation and the YouCat; talk about the combination of faith ... Read more

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on events during the Holy Week, including Caroline’s involvement in the Baptism and ... Read more

Finding a New Future

Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli gave his 2021 Patrick Oration, Lindsay was invited, and now he and Lino have a deep discussion about the ... Read more

Together for Lent

This time, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss making the kitchen part of Lent; Caroline explains how two of the most common COVID-19 vaccines ... Read more

Faith in the Future

Victoria went back into a brief lockdown and Lindsay and Caroline discuss the challenges and positives. Plus celebrating the 200th anniversary ... Read more

Forgiveness Is A Gift

Australia has a new national "I Forgive Day," and Lindsay and Lino discuss the tragedy and faith-based forgiveness that inspired the movement. ... Read more

Discernment in Disagreement

Happy New Year! Caroline and Lindsay discuss how to disagree using St Ignatius’ rules of discernment; delve deep into the Mars Perseverance ... Read more