HOMILY FOR MASS OF ORDINATION TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE OF ROBERT TONKLI AND PHILIP PHAM
ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY, 19 NOVEMBER 2025 Ours is a service economy. Over the last 25 years, services have grown […]
Help support young voices and fund historic cathedral choir this Christmas
Twelve-year-old Eimear, second from left. Photo: Supplied. Twelve-year-old Eimear is preparing to make history at this year’s Carols at the
A day of celebration for Sydney’s vulnerable and marginalised
The founder of the St Merkorious Charity, Paula Nicolas, received the Archbishop of Sydney’s Dempsey Medal during the celebration, recognising
Lights! Music! Magic! Sydney Catholic Schools to bring musical joy to Christmas at the Cathedral
Crowds enjoy the opening night of the Lights of Christmas at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: Giovanni Portelli This Christmas will not
HOMILY FOR SOLEMN MASS FOR THE 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY, 16 NOVEMBER 2025 A flutter on the Melbourne Cup is all very well, but these days
University Catholics to host Eucharistic adoration at St Patrick’s Church Hill
For Catholics it’s a unique experience: Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP carries the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of Sydney. Photo:
Advent women’s retreat invites renewal before the Christmas rush
Sr Mary Grace SV shares her hopes for the Sydney tour of the Sisters of Life. Photo: Sisters of Life,
Two permanent deacons to be ordained in cathedral
Soon to be permanent Deacon, Robert Tonkli as he was walking the Camino. Photo: Supplied. Two permanent deacons will be
There’s still time to make your own pilgrimage this Jubilee Year of Hope
Visitors pass through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in pilgrimage Feb. 8, 2025, as part
Christmas at the Cathedral to march to the beat of the Little Drummer Boy
Christmas at the Cathedral will be on this year from 17 – 25 December. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography ©
Catholics gather at the Alpha Conference to embrace ‘The Way of Hope’
Over two inspiring days, the Alpha Catholic Conference ignited the faith of more than 200 Catholics from across Australia, providing a powerful celebration
The Lord delights in you: an invitation for women this Advent
The Sisters of Life. Photo: Supplied. For most women, Christmas is an annual exercise in chaos management and seasonal survival.