Tag: Olympics
Shooting for Gold – Olympic Debut for Joshua Bell
SCS Alumni and Aussie Joshua Bell will return from his Olympic debut in Paris with his head held high after impressive shooting performances in men’s and mixed skeet events.
The games are over, but Olympic dreams last for a lifetime
As a former heptathlete with Olympic aspirations, Renate Cassis was reminded this year of the discipline, desire and even faith needed to pursue sporting excellence. Yet victory is not all; God has plans for runners-up and those who hang up their boots too.
Go, Team Jesus! Indonesian badminton hopeful Mia joins the church
Arriving in Australia with Olympic badminton dreams and her Muslim faith, Mia found herself stripped of both during the COVID-19 pandemic. Catholic friends made her feel welcome, and introduced her to Jesus.
Rosary Olympics encourage prayer to Mary, our “spiritual coach”
Just as Olympics captivate viewers with feats of sporting achievement, Rosario and the Hozana Association are looking to inspire a deep relationship with Mary during this year’s games with their Rosary Olympics.
What’s the Olympic tradition Pope Francis has called for?
Ahead of the opening of the Olympic Games, Pope Francis suggested taking up an ancient tradition.
SCS students shine in the pool
Three Sydney Catholic Schools alumni were successful in booking their spots on the Australian Olympic or Paralympic swimming teams, after success at the 2024 trials in Brisbane.
Paris Olympic Games a place for mission
The countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is down to just over two months. And the Vatican's Dicastery for Culture and Education joined the Embassy of France to the Holy See to launch a program prepping for the biggest international sporting event in the world.
Can Brisbane imagine more for its Olympic ceremonies?
Globally, the most viewed Olympic events are not the sports but the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. With the Olympians now back home and the...
Why not change the Olympics?
I have a confession to make. I didn’t watch one second of the Tokyo Olympics, even during lockdown. Apart from watching the big NRL...
‘Roo’ little Olympics Beauties!
There’s something in the “holy” water in the Sutherland Shire with three of Australia’s Olyroos Olympic squad hailing from the area and attending Sydney...
