In the past 50 years religious life has seen a marked change around the world, particularly with the decline in numbers of women entering consecrated life. In this edition of Q&A with Bishop Julian explores some of the factors contributing to this decline.
In our modern world we hear a lot of talk about “soul-mates” and the “right to marry”, but is this what marriage is all about? Jovina and Jeremy quiz Bishop Julian on the purpose and meaning of marriage in this episode of Q&A with Bishop Julian.
Why won’t the Church allow the use of condoms stop the spread of HIV/AIDS? Where is its compassion for those who suffer? What does it suggest as the alternative?
In this edition of Q&A With Bishop Julian we discuss how liberalism, while claiming to advance the cause of freedom, can actually have the opposite effect.
In this episode of Q&A, Bishop Julian shares what he’s found to be the top three things people want to know about the Catholic faith.
In recent times we’ve seen a marked increase in use of terms such as ‘inclusiveness’, ‘diversity’ and ‘tolerance’ to impose what could be called ‘new social virtues’. Where has this language come from, and what is at the heart of it?
Private member’s bills undermining the dignity of human life, the meaning of marriage and good of society as a whole are continually being introduced in the name of ‘progress’. Why this strategy? What are the consequences? What can we do to change it?
Does the Church uses its influence to impose its own views on society? What is the relationship between Church and State? What does the Church have to contribute to the public sphere? Bishop Julian discusses these questions and more in this episode of Q&A.