Hundreds gathered for a solemn procession carrying the relic into the cathedral. Photo: www.snapix.com.au The Maronite Eparchy of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania marked a historic moment on 25 September, when the major relic of St Carlo Acutis was welcomed at Our Lady of Lebanon Co‑Cathedral, in Harris Park.   Hundreds gathered for a solemn procession […]

Fr Bijoy Joseph and the Vatican Cricket Team meeting Pope Francis in 2019. Photo: Supplied. Former Vatican cricket captain Fr Bijoy Joseph will lead a new Sri Lankan/Indian Churches team in a short-form competition launching across Sydney this summer. The priest, who has Syro-Malabar heritage, will captain one of three new teams joining the four-team […]

Catechumen receiving baptism at the Easter vigil 2026. Photo: GIOVANNI PORTELLI 2026 Two online gatherings this spring brought RCIA and sacramental coordinators together with a vital reminder: the church’s mission to evangelise begins with relationships, not programs.  Held on 26 August for RCIA teams and 23 September for Sacramental teams, the gatherings drew approximately over […]

“I’m pumped. I’m so pumped.”  Young leader, Patrick Bouchahine isn’t holding back. The parish ambassador from St Michael’s, Belfield, has watched his community grow “massively” over just a few months, and he has big hopes for what is still to come.  “RCIA lessons are booming,” he said. “I’ll be expecting a massive event in 2028. […]

Fr Noel Custodio, Fr Roberto Keryakos and Fr Gerard Woo Ling attended the 24 September Mass at The Dome at America’s Center, along with Fr Jack Green of the Diocese of Parramatta and Australian priest Fr Jason Rushton SJM, who is serving in Kazakhstan. Photo: Supplied. Three priests from the Archdiocese of Sydney were among an […]

Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay leading the procession. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2026 About 130 students and staff joined a Mass and Eucharistic procession at the University of Sydney on Thursday 24 September, launching the archdiocesan chaplaincies’ preparations for the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress.  Bishop Tony Percy and Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay led the procession, taking […]

Ask a first-timer what set the Be Not Afraid Men’s Conference apart and the answer may surprise you. Not the speakers or the program, but the sound of 400 men singing the Ave Maria.  “Because of the depth of a man’s voice, there’s a beauty in that,” he said. “You feel strength and unity here […]

Bishop Richard Umbers leading Eucharistic procession with Shire schools. Photo: Courtesy of Sydney Catholic Schools. More than 350 students from four Sydney Catholic Schools walked with parishioners through Cronulla on Friday 18 September for an inaugural Eucharistic Procession.  The event brought together school and parish communities from the Sutherland Shire as they began their local […]

Archbishop Fisher preaches for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on 2 April 2026 at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: The Catholic Weekly/Giovanni Portelli EXCLUSIVE-Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has called on the NSW Government to withdraw public funding from Divine Playhouse organisers after the controversial arts venture announced three events at the Museum of Contemporary […]

The Archdiocese of Sydney officially launched its pilgrimage to World Youth Day Seoul on 20 September. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. The Archdiocese of Sydney officially launched its pilgrimage to World Youth Day Seoul on 20 September, bringing young Catholics together in the heart of the city to begin their journey towards the global gathering.  The launch […]

Fr de Sousa blessed the community and entrusted the shrine to God. Photo: Mat De Sousa/Somascan Movement Australia Facebook page Hundreds of families from Sydney’s south-west made a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, Penrose Park, for a retreat day centred on the importance of community life.  Held on the Feast of the […]