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LATEST SPEAKERS

God is Good for You: with Greg Sheridan AO

Greg Sheridan AO is a noted journalist for The Australian…

Li Cunxin, Mao’s Last Dancer

Li Cunxin shared his journey from poverty to a world-famous…

The beauty and suffering of Cambodia with Bishop Kike

The Assembly of Catholic Professionals was honoured to share an…

Matthew and Diane Ames share their personal and inspiring story with the Assembly of Catholic Professionals and reflect on how their family responded to Matthew’s sudden diagnosis of severe toxic shock syndrome – a diagnosis that would lead to Matthew having a radical operation to amputate his limbs in a desperate attempt to save his life. Matthew and Diane discuss the emotional hardships, their children’s courage and how their faith and community helped them to adjust to a new normal.