The Invention of the Jewish People An interesting discussion emerged on Catholica based on some of the ideas presented in this video concerning the history of the Jewish people, the forebears to the Christian people. Quite apart from the central focus of the discussion — the contemporary conflict between the Palestinians and Israelies — the discussion raises fascinating questions regarding the truth and mythological qualities of our Christian history. 78m45s. [Post by Herbie where this video was introduced to the Catholica conversation 27 Jan 2010]

The Light of the East: Understanding the Eastern Catholic Churches Who are the Eastern Catholics and why did Pope John Paul II say that the Church's catholicity is preserved and grows in the life of the East as in the West? Mary Rose Bacani visits St. Elias Ukrainian Catholic Church in Brampton, Ontario, and St. Josaphat's Cathedral and St. George Church in Edmonton, Alberta, to find out more about the identity of the Eastern Catholic Churches. She also speaks with iconographer Kateryna Chalyk about the significance of icons. From Salt & Light Television, Canada 24m21s. [Salt & Light Television]

A Tribute to Thomas Berry (1914-2009) A short series of excerpts of eco-theologian, Passionist priest, Fr Thomas Berry, (9 Nov 1914–1 Jun 2009) recorded by Caroline Webb in February 2006. Posted on YouTube 01 Jun 2009 as a tribute to Fr Berry at the time of his death. 7m05s. [Wikipedia entry on Fr Berry] | [ABC Radio documentary on Fr Berry by Noel Debien]

The Children's Crusade UNFORTUNATELY THIS VIDEO IS NOT LONGER AVAILABLE ON YOU TUBE Documentary entitled "The Long March to Jerusalem" documenting the history of the Children's Crusade. Posted on YoutTube 22 Jan 2009. 49m43s Total. [Commentary by Robert Blair Kaiser where The Children's Crusade was discussed on Catholica 16Dec09]

Interview—Hans Küng: Catholicism heading back to Middle-Ages A small town in southern Germany was the scene of a meeting of minds between two members of the Catholic church in the 1960s. Theologian Hans Küng invited his colleague Josef Ratzinger to Tübingen to teach at the university's Catholic faculty. Shocked by the student revolt of 1968 Ratzinger became increasingly conservative. He also became Pope Benedict XVI four decades later. His boss at the time, Hans Küng, went on to be described as the "super-star of European theology" becoming an arch-critic of church hierarchy, calling for an end to celibacy, and the acceptance of contraception. Küng and Ratzinger both took part in the second Vatican council, the biggest shake-up of the Catholic church of the 20th century, marking an overture to the modern world, and dialogue with other religions and convictions. But what does Küng think of the controversy stirred up recently by his former employee? Posted on YouTube 15 April 2009. 8m00s.

Abuse of Trust TV3 Documentary about Catholic Clerical Child Abuse in Ireland. This documentary focuses on the Dublin Diocese and has interviews from survivors who describe their horrendous experiences of sexual abuse as children, Andrew Madden and Marie Collins. This also interviews the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin. 5 videos 47m45s total. [String on the Catholica Forum where this was first shown and discussed 01Dec09]

150th Anniversary video for Catholic Education in Western Australia The video was produced for a national Catholic Education leadership Conference held in Perth in 1998. A nostalgic trip through the photographic archive of how Catholic Education developed in this part of the world. 5m 59s. [Commentary by Dr Graham English where this video was first shown on Catholica]

Advertisement from WiseUp re the damage caused by child abuse This is the advertisement being run on television in Australia at the moment to draw attention to the damage done by child sexual abuse. It features Anthony and Christine Foster who were at the centre of media attention at the time of World Youth Day 60s. [Visit the www.wiseup.net.au website!]

A conversation with Niall Ferguson, author of The Ascent of Money A fascinating 56 minute video interview with Professor Niall Ferguson author of the book and television series, The Ascent of Money. Drawing on insights from the biological sciences, Ferguson describes the rise and evolution of finance focusing on insurance, banks, and the bond market. Using the examples of housing and the U.S. China economic relationship, Ferguson demonstrates the way history can inform our understanding of the current financial crisis. He also reflects on the implications of the financial crisis for American global hegemony. This is part of the Conversations with History series from The University of California Television Channel on YouTube. The host for the series is Harry Kreisler. Originally webcast 11/12/2008. 56m 09s. [Post in the forum where this was discussed 04Jul09]

Karen Armstrong on Islam Interview on WAMU in Washington with Karen Armstrong on her book Islam – A Short History. In three parts Karen gives an overview of the history her book explores in more detail. In this segment she explains some of her own background as a nun, becoming disillusioned with religion and then becoming deeply interested again. Karen is interviewed by Susan Paige of USA Today. 10m 04s. [Uploaded to Catholica 02Jul09]

Karen Armstrong on Islam Interview on WAMU in Washington with Karen Armstrong on her book Islam – A Short History. In three parts Karen gives an overview of the history her book explores in more detail. In this segment she responds to the question: what do you think is the fundamental message of the Koran? She also addresses Islamic fundamentalism. Karen is interviewed by Susan Paige of USA Today. 10m 04s. [Uploaded to Catholica 02Jul09]

Karen Armstrong on Islam Interview on WAMU in Washington with Karen Armstrong on her book Islam – A Short History. In three parts Karen gives an overview of the history her book explores in more detail. There are many positive comments from Moslems on YouTube in response to what she said in this interview. Karen is interviewed by Susan Paige of USA Today. 10m 04s. [Uploaded to Catholica 02Jul09]

Shalom House of Prayer, Carcoar NSW Mini-documentary on Shalom House of Prayer at Carcoar, NSW, and introduction to audio interview with recently retired leader of the lay community there, Ted Mason. 4m 19s. The audio interview can be heard at: [The extended audio interview 16Feb09]

Absolute Truth A segment from the BBC program Absolute Truth by Edward Stourton which spells out the contemporary challenges facing the Catholic Church. 17m 25s [Commentary by Brian Coyne (aka Tom Scott) referring to this 19Dec06]

The Meaning of Jesus Christ Today Barry Hickey, Catholic Archbishop of Perth, explores the relevance of Jesus Christ in contemporary life in this video made for the Great Jubilee of Christianity, 2000. Video written and produced by Brian Coyne. 9m 58s [Uploaded to Catholica 30June07]