Mannix Library

22/10/2026

There's only one more week of classes to go - as we tackle our challenging tasks and deadlines, let's remember to pray as the Lord taught us:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.

This beautiful painting by James Tissot is from his "The Life of Christ" - a beautiful illustrated volume that we have an Mannix Library.
James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

19/10/2026

Advent begins in a few weeks, if you're looking for a resource to help prepare your hearts for the advent season, Mannix Library has many in our collection.

19/10/2026

If you're thinking of studying theology, philosophy, counselling or church history - there's an information session next Monday Nights 26th October at 7pm online.

Catholic Theological College runs a number of online information sessions throughout the year. Join us at one of our information sessions to learn what CTC has to offer. Learn about study options and student life 2026 Online Sessions Additional information Future Students Overseas Students Explore o...

15/10/2026

We don't need to be anywhere special to pray, this beautiful painting by Jean-François Millet from 1897 ( the Angelus), show's pastoral workers pausing in their day to pray "the Angelus". As we move towards the end of semester and the beginning of advent, let's pray to prepare our hearts. Let's not be stressed by assessment tasks and exams, or the troubles and worries of today, but pray. We can pray for peace within and without, at any time.

Jean-François Millet, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

14/10/2026

Vatican AI ethicist describes AI outputs as "ultra processed" knowledge. Now we think there are some good uses for AI, but if you don't actually understand the sources that your AI has drawn upon, then you risk losing true engagement with knowledge.

Former AI adviser to Pope Francis Fr Paolo Benanti has called for ethical, transparent development of artificial intelligence that serves the common good…

12/10/2026

Did you know that we have digitized a lot of our rare materials?
Mannix Library's Special Collections is a small room, but it has a big online repository. To learn more about Special Collections - go to our webpage
https://mannix.org.au/index.php/special-collections/

08/10/2026

It's not too late to register for The Engaging Your Faith Sessions, the first one starts on Monday 12th 7 pm with our Library Manager, Amy. Prepare for a fun butt informative session exploring the Spiritual but not Religious and particularly the Taylor Swift fandom . What would philosopher Charles Taylor think of the Swifty fandom?
Booking essential at:
https://ctc.edu.au/news-and-events/engaging-your-faith/
In Victoria, these sessions are accredited for teachers wanting to teach in Catholic Schools.

07/10/2026

Tonight! In Fitzroy, a fascinating debate topic.

You are invited to the Grand Final of the inaugural Archbishop's Debating Shield tomorrow night at ACU Fitzroy at 7.30pm.

07/10/2026

We have a winner of our competition to win a copy of Mark Coleridge's book " A Strange Way Home". Congratulations Paul LI.

Would you like to win a free copy of ‘A Strange Way Home’? We ordered an extra copy of the memoir of Archbishop Emeritus, Most Reverend Mark Coleridge and we have one to giveaway. To enter the competition, tell us in 150 words why you want to win this book. You can either send us a DM or reply in the comments.

06/10/2026

We're on the home stretch to the end of the year, which means your assessment tasks or other writing deadlines are looming. In Mannix Library, we have a range of print books with advice on writing and studying - but we also have a lot of ebooks for those studying online. Here are a selection of study skills and writing resources you might find helpful