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Catholics of Oz

Welcome to Melbourne, Australia, where three Catholics discuss Catholic news, faith, science, music, apps and more from an Australian perspective. Join Lindsay SantCaroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle as they explore the intersection of faith and pop culture from an Australian Catholic perspective.

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  • He Loved Us

    He Loved Us

    We’re back from break and so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Dilext nos, on turning to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, plus they also explore the science of shepherding octopi and do some TV reviews.

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  • Truth Leads to Trust

    Truth Leads to Trust

    Lies lead to violence. Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the Australian bishops’ new social justice statement on the problem of lies leading to violence and the role of Catholics in being a voice for truth to develop trust and bring peace to the world.

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  • Year of Prayer: Teach Us to Pray

    Year of Prayer: Teach Us to Pray

    Continuing on the theme of Jubilee Year 2025, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the year of prayer and the resource created by the Vatican to support the Church’s efforts to grow in prayer.

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  • Hope Does Not Disappoint

    Hope Does Not Disappoint

    2025 is going to be a Jubilee Year so Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the jubilee’s theme of hope. They also discuss new scientific discoveries in Ancient Egypt shedding light on modern medical conditions.

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  • Keep the Fires Burning

    Keep the Fires Burning

    On Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on the message of Australian Church for the country’s indigenous people; then discuss the science of a remarkable fern; and conclude with some TV picks.

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  • Ministry of Sport

    Ministry of Sport

    Australia’s bishops recently promoted a pastoral ministry of sport and so Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the links between sports and faith and how sports could be a field of evangelization. Plus Google’s Deepmind goes up against a Go world champion.

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  • A Special Message from StarQuest

    A Special Message from StarQuest

    StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest’s shows.

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  • Blessed Carlo Acutis

    Blessed Carlo Acutis

    As the canonization of Carlos Acutis approaches, Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the significance and popularity of the young man and his faith. They also discuss a new prehistoric animal discovery as well as the new Acolyte series and a new season of MasterChef.

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  • What is Indigenous Reconciliation?

    What is Indigenous Reconciliation?

    It’s National Reconciliation Week in Australia and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss what it means for Indigenous Australians and how the Catholic Church is working to joyfully receive their contributions, including the new Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit.

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  • High-Performing Parishes

    High-Performing Parishes

    What makes parish leadership high-performing? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the characteristics of great parish leadership, including humility, hunger, and smarts. Plus magnetic fields and ant brains and what’s been entertaining them.

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  • Evangelization, Not Self-Preservation

    Evangelization, Not Self-Preservation

    With insights from a parish renewal day, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the mission-based approach to church revitalization, the importance of effective leadership, and the power of the Holy Spirit in guiding the renewal process.

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  • The Amazing Story of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne

    The Amazing Story of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne

    Melbourne’s St. Patrick Cathedral is a beautiful testament to the faith of Australian Catholics and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss its construction and history, including challenges the builders faced and the perseverance required to complete it.

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