As Sydney welcomes the return of Dr Christopher West, the world's most passionate and influential voice on St John Paul II's Theology of the Body, the prominent Catholic author, speaker and theologian spoke to The Catholic Weekly, about his 2026 tour. Dr West, whose work has reached hundreds of thousands around the globe is, once again, bringing his deep knowledge of St John Paul II's teachings to Sydney audiences in a series of appearances in January, for the Life Marriage and Family team, within the Sydney Centre for Evanglisation. As Dr West reveals, this visit is much more than another tour; it's an opportunity to continue carrying the torch of St John Paul II's groundbreaking catechesis.

Daniel Ang is the Director of the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation, in the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, where he leads strategic efforts to renew parish life and advance the churches evangelising mission. He lead the development and now manages the implementation of Go Make Disciples, the archdiocese's mission plan. Ang appeared at the Alpha Catholic conference in October, 2025, delivering an engaging, thought provoking key note speech, entitled: 'A Hope That Sends: Living Faith and Transforming Parish Life'. He challenged participants to be a people whose "hope acts and becomes flesh". Here is his keynote speech in its entirety.

With her deep knowledge of human behaviour and armed with a passion for bringing people to Christ, Sister Elena Marie Piteo's journey is a powerful testament to the integration of psychology and faith as a tool for evangelisation. A Dominican Sister of St Cecilia with a PhD in psychology and a passion for helping others flourish in faith. Sr Elena's work at Aquinas College, sees her combine her passion for the integration of contemporary psychology, science, mental health with her Catholic faith. Sr Elena was a guest speaker at the 'Way of Hope' Alpha Catholic Conference in October, 2025, offering this encouragement: "Don't be afraid. God desires to give you His very self. So come with an open and generous heart and you may be surprised by the gifts of God's Grace.".