A Culture of Life

Pope Francis: “We need to discover the beauty of human sexuality”

Pope Francis recently affirmed Catholic teaching regarding fruitful love between spouses.  The affirmation came in a message for participants of the WOOMB International Congress, held at the University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, at the end of April. In…

Go Forward in Hope Conference: Opening Remarks

Good afternoon, it is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this most important, and timely pro-life and family conference:  Go Forward in Hope.  We are blessed with an incredible line-up of international and local speakers this weekend.  Each…

New awards initiated recognising service to life and family

Defending life and the natural family is the duty of every person.  Without life, the first and fundamental right, no other rights, privileges, or duties could exist.  Without the natural family, and the commitment of marriage between one man and…

Registrations open for Go Forward in Hope, Pro-Life and Pro-Family Conference

Registrations are now open for the MOST important pro-life and pro-family conference of 2023. The Go Forward in Hope Pro-Life and Pro-Family conference, hosted by Family Life International, will begin with an Opening Mass on Thursday 23 March at 7:30pm…

The importance of marriage for a healthy society

What is so special about marriage, and why does it matter?  The short answer is that healthy marriages equal healthy families.  Healthy families lead to healthy societies, which in turn leads to human flourishment.  All of which is what God…

12 Quotes about Life, Marriage and Family from Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI left a great legacy of theological understanding.  He had profound insight into the dangers of the dictatorship of relativism that plagues our age.  Central to his message was the dignity of the human person who is made…