Bishop Daniel Meagher. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. As Lent begins on 18 February, the church once again invites Catholics to return to the sacrament of reconciliation, a deeply meaningful encounter with Jesus Christ that for some who have been away, or new Catholics who haven’t gone very often, can feel daunting. Some may feel awkward about confessing their sins, feel unsure about what to […]
Dr Michael Walker, a Social Justice Facilitator for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney at the local launch event in Lewisham. Photo: Supplied. Vinnies Lewisham has hosted the local launch of the first of two social justice statements released by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in 2026.  Co-hosted by the Justice and Peace Office and attended […]
Year of Prayer promotional poster for the International Eucharistic Congress 2028. Photo: Supplied. Catholics across Australia are invited to remain in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday 1 March, as the church begins a new phase of spiritual preparation for the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney. The national hour of Eucharistic adoration, promoted by […]
Deacon Lawrence Zimbe with the flowers he brought for Our Lady. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. On a day the world marks with roses, chocolates, and romance Lawrence Zimbe offered a bouquet not to a sweetheart, but to Our Lady represented by her statue, following his Valentine’s Day ordination to the diaconate by Bishop Daniel Meagher in Annandale. “I’ve been devoted to Our Lady since […]
Chloe Mombeshora helped relaunch the new Catholic Jobs online website. Photo: Supplied. Chloe Mombeshora has come full circle: the young woman who once found her own role through Catholic Jobs Online is now part of the team behind its relaunch. She first discovered the platform while searching for work that felt more closely aligned with […]
Safeguarding morning tea with Jennifer Orre (far right). Photo: Supplied. On 11 February, the Archdiocese of Sydney’s Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office hosted its first ‘Tea and Talk’ event, welcoming personnel from more than 26 parishes and communities across the archdiocese. As the archdiocese continues to strengthen its commitment to the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults, the event offered a powerful space for connection, learning, and hope.  “The […]
Koe performing at EastFest 2024. Photo: Supplied. Two fresh faces have joined Sydney Catholic Youth (SCY) within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation: Rachael Johnson and Koe Evangelista. Their gifts, stories and zeal bring an exciting new chapter to the faith in Sydney. They come from different parts of the archdiocese and have different talents and personalities, but […]
Parishioners who helped with the building of the new Grotto at St Michael’s in Belfield, standing in front of the new Grotto. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2026 Hundreds of people gathered in St Michael’s parish in the inner west suburb of Belfield on 15 February for the dedication of a new grotto to […]
A group shot of women at the Lenten retreat held at St Mary’s Cathedral on 16 March, 2024. Photo: Alphonsus Fok As the holy season of Lent unfolds, women across Sydney and beyond are being invited to pause, reflect and deepen their spiritual life at a pair of inspiring retreat days this year. The Dominican […]
Fr Ben Saliba speaking for the anniversary gathering to launch the group’s second year. Photo: Paul A Ahad More than 100 men gathered at St Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, Georges Hall, in Sydney’s southwest for the monthly meeting of the parish men’s group, marking its first anniversary. Members and guests of The Men of Mary […]
The celebration was attended by the Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley, Cardinal Mykola Bychok, and other civic and religious leaders. Photo: www.snapix.com.au The Maronite Eparchy of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania gathered in faith and unity at St Maroun’s Cathedral, Redfern, on Sunday to celebrate the Feast of St Maroun and formally launch the 2026 […]
Youth leaders made a pilgrimage to Mary MacKillop Chapel in North Sydney and the saints’ tomb. PHOTO: Abbel Gaspi With Ash Wednesday approaching, our minds turn to the significance of Lent and how important it is to connect to the faith in the 40 days’ lead up to Christ’s death on the cross. Why not […]
Somascan Fathers celebrating the feast if its founder, St Jerome Emiliani. Photo: Mat De Sousa Despite last weekend’s heavy rain, crowds poured into St Joseph’s Catholic church in Moorebank to celebrate the Solemnity of St Jerome Emiliani, founder of the Somascan Fathers who care for the parish community. Accompanied by traditional hymns dedicated to Mary, […]
Bishop Anthony Percy with the first year seminarians at the Opening Mass for 2026. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. The Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush has welcomed its new students and staff at a Mass to open the seminary year.  Held on 8 February and principally celebrated by Bishop Anthony Percy, the seminary welcomed 13 […]
Tania Rimac. leading Alpha Leaders Course last month. Photo: Supplied. As the church in Australia looks toward the 54th International Eucharistic Congress in 2028 (Eucharist28), to be held in Sydney, parishes are being invited to see themselves not just as spectators, but as missionary communities at the very heart of the buildup. That vision drives the upcoming Parish Online Workshop, organised […]
