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OPINION ARTICLES

Vote for the benefits of reducing poverty (Aug 2010) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
New soul songs would make a joyful noise (Jul 2010) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
Southern cross points to land of opportunity (Jul 2010) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
There's always someone to put the boot in (Jun 2010) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
Inspiration in the courage of convictions (Jun 2010) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
Resurrecting hope from the abyss of abuse (Apr 2010) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
Sufficient to Australia Day is the BBQ thereof (Jan 2010) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
New Year resolutions need all-year actions (Jan 2010) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
Mary has battled her way into Aussie soul (Dec 2009) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
Christian volunteers take scripture to schools (Dec 2009) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
Plenty of challenges, but no fear of failure (Nov 2009) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
You mean, that's it, go home, don't study (Nov 2009) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
Help for Catholics confused by clergy abuse (Oct 2009) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
Religion plus ethics gives schools balance (Oct 2009) Source: The Herald (Newcastle)
JAAL Campaign focuses the spotlight clearly on Jesus (Sep 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
In a culture of winning, society is the loser (Sep 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Stories of hope after loss (Aug 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Coming together for seafarers (Aug 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Rich marriage tradition is not about riches (July 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Share the journey with international students (June 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Ten years on, Timor still struggles (June 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Employment services overhaul a marginal call (April 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Celebrating the Catholic education system (March 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Church slow to recognise the gift of women (March 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Lives change for want of taking a minute (February 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Celebrating the day each joined a community (January 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Shopping Trolleys (January 2009) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Marginalised can attend more than uni of life (December 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Dying man’s finish puts life in perspective (November 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Father's Day without a man ahead of his time (September 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Breaking the isolation and bringing hope (August 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
400,000 good reasons to welcome tomorrow (July 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Why not start looking forward to a good death (June 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Journey together echoes journey of one man (May 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Troopers simple anthem for doomed youth (April 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Easter television needs to be born again (April 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Just signatures, yet they blazon hope for all (March 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Getting balance between living, reflecting (January 2008) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Presence of mind to say thank you is a gift (December 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Fostering benefits carers and the children (September 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Lost childhoods restored to stolen workers (September 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Reflecting on intrepid spirit in education (September 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
No keeping mum on the riches of fatherhood (August 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Those who mourn find solace in new program (August 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Though dying, people are still engaged in life (June 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Octopus's garden ignites spiritual awakening (May 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
To an Australian, Anzac is an inner journey (April 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Compassion just one of values we hold dear (March 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
P Plate drivers speak out, others listen (January 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Contemplating the best answer to busybodies (January 2007) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Calcutta Puts Focus on World in a New Light (December 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Wishing upon superstar holds little hope (November 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Conceiving can be as natural as riding a cycle (October 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Your children are not just your children (September 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
The power of spring makes us open our yes (August 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
P is for Parent, C is for comfirtable students (August 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Love to have you, but first let's see your skills (July 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Dreaming From the Heart (June 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
On the road to find out is a worthy journey (June 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Faith fills those empty spaces and enriches (April 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Adolescent spirituality and the Church (March 2006)
Mere morality or ancient wisdom? (February 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Schoolies with a difference (February 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Revenge is not sweet (January 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
At the turning of the year (January 2006) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Random acts of kindness (November 2005) Source: The Newcastle Herald
What price individualism? (October 2005) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Leadership based on service rather than power (October 2005) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Hello silence my old friend (June 2005) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Society should budget for the Spirit within (May 2005) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Passion for life should be curriculum priority (May 2005) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Choice of Benedict may be the signal (April 2005) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Why won't the Australians come to help us? (February 2005) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Base Motives? (January 2005) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Paralympics: A Lost Opportunity (September 2004) Source: The N ewcastle Herald
Painting peace, walking heroically into the unknown (May 2004) Source: The N ewcastle Herald
Do we have to be cruel to children to protect our boundaries? (May 2004) Source: The N ewcastle Herald
Aged Care: Who'll Care for You? (April 2004) Source: The N ewcastle Herald
The Passion of the Christ - Aurora reflects (February 2004) Source: The N ewcastle Herald
John Paul II - Celebrating 25 Years (October 2003) Source: The N ewcastle Herald
Ad-Venturing Too Far (June 2003) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Fostering Resilience (May 2003) Source: The Newcastle Herald
Drought: Counting the Psychological Costs (February 2003) Source: The Newcastle Herald
The Second Vatican Council - Forty Years On (November 2002) Source: The Newcastle Herald