First year seminarians. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. A group of first year seminarians from Good Shepherd Seminary in Homebush have gained much deeper insights into Judaism and Jewish history after spending a morning at Sydney’s Jewish Museum which they hope will help to better prepare them for their priestly ministry in an increasingly multi-faith society. The […]
ST BENEDICT’S SHRINE, SMITHFIELD, 30 MARCH 2025 Reality TV is now the staple of Aussie television.[1] More than half the top-rating programmes are of this genre. Whether it’s the 21 series of the home restorations on The Block, the 14 cookoffs of My Kitchen Rules, the 15 rounds of housemates’ shenanigans on Big Brother, the […]
ST THERESE’S CHURCH, FAIRFIELD WEST, 28 MARCH 2025 Last week it was announced that the legendary Kenyan runner, Eliud Kipchoge, will compete in the Sydney Marathon this year. Kipchoge is a two-time Olympic gold medallist (2016 & 2021) and the only runner to have completed a marathon in under two hours, making him arguably the […]
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. Photo: Patrick J Lee. This is the edited text of the homily given by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP for the Mass for the first Sunday of Lent Year C and Centenary of Our Lady Queen of peace Church, Gladesville, 9 March, 2025. Rob Parsons is an author, speaker and founder of […]
Ron Caves in St Patrick’s, Summer Hill. “They want the organ, if he’s not there, they want to know why,” says his wife Shirley Caves. Photo: Tara Kennedy. Ron Caves’ musical talent has been utilised across the globe since the 1970s when he dealt with major musical acts and acquisitions for one of the world’s […]
On 20 March, nearly 200 clergy gathered at the Le Montage function centre in Sydney for a clergy conference where Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Bishop Daniel Meagher presented the vision for the upcoming Synod of Sydney, set to take place from 30 April to 3 May, 2026. Inspired by Pope Francis’ call for a […]
Thousands gather outside NSW Parliament House on 19 March 2025 to protest against an extreme bill to allow the NSW Health Minister to force hospitals to provide abortions and remove conscientious objection rights from health care practitioners. Photo: Alphonsus Fok Debate on the Greens bill to broaden the state’s already extreme abortion laws began in […]
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2025 Life. Marriage & Family Sunday Married couples are invited to come to the 10:30am Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 19 October, with an opportunity for renewal of marital promises and a special blessing for families. Couples having significant anniversaries (10, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50+) are invited with their […]
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An overnight pilgrimage for men in honour of our Spiritual Father St Joseph. The Camino begins with 8.00pm Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard Umbers on Friday September 5th at St Joseph’s, Como and Confession available from 7.00pm. The Camino will conclude with 6.00am Mass at St Aloysius on Saturday September 6 followed by a celebration […]
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