ROSEBANK COLLEGE, 2 JULY 2025 The Guardian recently ran an article on ‘aura farming’—curating the coolest, most confident or most mysterious version of yourself.[1] Popularised by video games, TikTok and Twitch, aura farmers rack up imaginary ‘aura points’ by striking sharp-angled poses, wearing arresting gear (like a Dominican habit), doing nonchalant things like riding their […]
It’s an image wrapped up in a mystery, woven into the fabric of faith and now, increasingly, supported by science. The Shroud of Turin, believed by many to bear the image of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion, has captivated people for centuries. Yet questions remain: who was the man on the ancient linen cloth? And […]
Frances Watton. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 St Declan’s Church in Penshurst has created a guide to help neurodivergent children and adults better understand and participate in the Mass. The guide walks the reader through the experience, beginning upon entering the church, including instructions on what to do at various points, and highlighting […]
An icon of Sts Peter and Paul. Photo: Pexels.com. This Sunday we celebrate the great feast of Saints Peter and Paul. While many aspects of their saintly lives and journeys are worthy of consideration, it is a particular line in Scripture that has often drawn my attention. At the Vigil Mass for this feast, the […]
Jubilate Deo Choir singing at the Mass for the Jubilate Deo Program on the Memorial of St Anthony of Padua. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 This is the edited text of the homily for the the Jubilate Deo programme Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on the Memorial of St Anthony of Padua, 13 […]
New exhibit Carlo Acutis: A Light in the Digital World marks a bold new chapter in digital evangelisation. Photo: Supplied. See the world through his eyes, experience his unwavering faith, and discover how holiness can transform your everyday life. This July, at the 2025 Purpose Fest, young Sydney Catholics will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to […]
Celebrating the life of St Josemaria Escriva. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 St Mary’s Cathedral was packed this week for a Mass to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of St Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei. About 1100 people, young and old, filled the pews at the Mass, which was […]
Corpus Christi Procession for 2025 with St Charbel Maronite Church, St John the Beloved Melkite Church and St Jerome’s Punchbowl. Photos: Giovanni Portelli Photography 2025. A record number of parishioners gathered in Punchbowl in Sydney’s west for a Eucharistic procession and Mass in Punchbowl in celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi on Thursday evening […]
Akos Hollai and the lectern he crafted for St Michael’s Parish in Meadowbank. Photo: Supplied. The new lectern that sits on the altar of St Michael’s Parish at Meadowbank is another cap in the hat for local parishioner Akos Hollai, whose lifelong devotion to the faith inspires his approach to craftsmanship. Parish priest Fr […]
The retreat was organised by the Parish Renewal Team (PRT), within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation to assist Parish priests and Administrators, Assistant priests, Members of Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), PPC Chairpersons and PPC Secretaries. Photo: Supplied. The recent Parish Pastoral Council Retreat proved to be a transformative experience for participants, offering much-needed spiritual nourishment and clarity of […]
ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY, 22 JUNE 2025 There was great joy last week when Pope Leo announced that the first ‘millennial’ saint, Carlo Acutis, will be canonised on 7th September. Born in London to Italian parents in 1991, he grew up as children do. He loved soccer, pets, video games and Spiderman. As we oldies […]
The Walk with Christ procession drew an unprecedented crowd of Catholics celebrating the feast of Corpus Christi. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Under blue skies and despite a winter chill, Sydney witnessed an awe-inspiring display of faith, unity, and devotion as the Walk with Christ procession drew an unprecedented crowd of an estimated 20,000 Catholics celebrating the feast […]
UNSW students, staff and visitors came together to celebrate Corpus Christi with a Eucharistic procession. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. On a chilly Thursday morning, UNSW students, staff and visitors came together to celebrate Corpus Christi with a Eucharistic procession that grabbed the attention of bystanders across the university campus. People even stopped admiringly to film the […]
The Urdu-Hindi community celebrated the one-year anniversary of their inaugural Mass. Photo: Supplied/Elliot. Sydney’s Urdu-Hindi community celebrated the one-year anniversary of Mass celebrated in its native language, capping a remarkable year of community and formational growth. More than 100 attendees celebrated the Mass on 1 June, with all readings including the Gospel, prayers and […]
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at the ordination of his Dominican brothers in Washington DC. Photo: Supplied. Homily for the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Brs Louis Mary Bethea, Gregory Marie Santy, Bertrand Marie Herbert, Basil Mary Burroughs, Titus Mary Sanchez, Nicodemus Maria Thomas and Linus Mary Martz of the Order of Preachers at […]
