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 Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle as they explore the intersection of faith and pop culture from an Australian Catholic perspective.
Send us your feedback at [email protected] and visit us at the StarQuest Media Facebook page.
Listen on your Favorite Platform
Apple Podcasts
YouTube
Spotify
Amazon Music
TuneIn
RSSListen Now
-
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.
-
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.
-
A Special Message from StarQuest
StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest’s shows.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
The 2024 Patrick Oration
It’s time again for the Patrick Oration by Archbishop Peter Comensoli, and Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss his topic of sharing Christ and the archbishop’s plan to transfigure the cathedral to speak to future generations. Plus eclipse talk!
-
A Story of Seeking Faith
Sharing a friend’s faith journey, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle compare it to the thresholds of faith as described by Sherry Weddell in her book, “Forming Intentional Disciples.” Plus a science discussion of surprising ancient Egyptian baboon DNA.
-
God Leads Us to Freedom
Pope Francis’s Lenten message is that God leads us to true freedom. Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss and share their reflections; Caroline explains why the Moon is shrinking; and the panel talk about He-Man, Masters of the Air, and Fisk.
-
Forming Intentional Disciples
What is intentional discipleship? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the book “Forming Intentional Disciples” and the steps toward discipleship or thresholds of conversion. Plus, Caroline draws parallels between the Pikmin video games and real-life biological processes.
