God is silent. Bowing His head, He “gives up the ghost” (Jn 18:1-19:42). If you’ve ever witnessed a person dying, you know the rattling struggle for air, then the last exhaling of breath, and then peace and quiet at last.
03
Apr
2015
02
Apr
2015
Chrism Mass
Welcome to this year’s Chrism Mass. It is my first opportunity to celebrate this Mass with you as Archbishop and I count it a very real privilege…
02
Apr
2015
Mass of the Last Supper
Tonight’s Mass of the Last Supper marks the beginning of the Sacred Triduum, a three-day-long, more or less continuous Liturgy commemorating the saving events of Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection.
30
Mar
2015
The Ministry of Health and Aged Care
The Ministry of Health and Aged Care: A Vital Role for the Church Catholic Health Australia Governance Conference, Effective Governance and Leadership for Mission, Crowne Plaza, Coogee Beach, 30 March […]
30
Mar
2015
Opening Mass at CHA Governance Conference “Effective Governance and Leadership for Mission”
Welcome to this morning’s Mass as we ask God to inspire this Catholic Health Australia Governance Conference on Effective Governance and Leadership for Mission.
29
Mar
2015
Homily for Mass on Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
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Last December Pope Francis received a rather unusual Christmas gift. A Swiss company, Eurolactis, which sells donkey’s milk in Italy, gave the Holy Father two donkeys, Thea and Noah…
26
Mar
2015
Homily for Ordination of Gustavo Farfan, Mervyn Francis, Daney Irudaydoss, Mate Litric, Joshua Miechels and Aisavali Salu to the Diaconate
Welcome to tonight¡¦s special Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate. It is a rare treat to ordain six men in one ceremony these days…
24
Mar
2015
Opening School Year for Eastern Region
Introduction to Mass Opening School Year for Eastern Region St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, 24 March 2015 Welcome to this year’s CEO Eastern Regional Mass. It presents us with the opportunity […]
24
Mar
2015
A Vision for Catholic Education
 Address to Meeting of Priests and Principals Waterview, Bicentennial Park, Sydney, 24 March 2015  Introduction Thank you. This is my first opportunity to address our priests and principals together. You […]
22
Mar
2015
Mass for 5th Sunday of Lent Year B and Day of the Unborn Child
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Welcome to St Mary’s Cathedral and today’s Solemn Mass of the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Today marks the beginning of Passiontide