Tomorrow the Church will canonise a man whose life and work has been described by Pope Benedict XVI as ‘one great commentary on the question of conscience’, who was praised by St John Paul II
12
Oct
2019
10
Oct
2019
Edict: Beatification and Canonisation of the Servant of God, Eileen O’Connor
In the name of the Archdiocese of Sydney, the Reverend Father Anthony L’Estrange Robbie, the duly appointed Postulator for the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Eileen Rosaline O ‘Connor
07
Oct
2019
Appointment Of Most Rev. Anthony Randazzo As New Bishop Of Broken Bay
I offer my sincere congratulations to Bishop Anthony Randazzo on his appointment by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Broken Bay
04
Oct
2019
HOMILY FOR MASS FOR THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI + OPENING OF THE IGNITE YOUTH CONFERENCE
The 13th century was a great one for saints. There were some exotics such as Isfrid of Ratzeburg, Artaldus of Savoy, Engelbert of Cologne, Adolf of Osnabrück,
29
Sep
2019
HOMILY FOR MASS FOR 26TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME YEAR C + INSTALLATION OF ACOLYTES
The Story of Dives and Lazarus from the Codex Aureus of Echternach (c.1035)Jesus can be cryptic. He speaks in parables, the point of which is often unclear.
26
Sep
2019
Faith, Hope and Love: Unchanging Virtues for a Changing World
Lecture 3: Love – The Greatest Commandment
Thank-you Meredith. Might I begin by repeating my thanks to Dr Peirson and all at New College for the honour they do me
26
Sep
2019
Passage of Abortion Reform Act 2019
Today is a very dark day for New South Wales. The new abortion law is a defeat for humanity.The Abortion Law Reform Act 2019 may be the worst law passed in New South Wales in modern times, because it represents such a dramatic
25
Sep
2019
Faith, Hope and Love: Unchanging Virtues for a Changing World
Lecture 2: Hope – The Virtue of Life
Thank-you Meredith. Might I begin by repeating for those who weren’t here last night my thanks to Dr Peirson and all
24
Sep
2019
Faith, Hope and Love: Unchanging Virtues for a Changing World
Lecture 1: Faith in a Secular Society
Thank-you Meredith. Might I begin by thanking Dr Peirson and all at New College for inviting me to join in conversation with my friend Archbishop Glenn Davies for this year’s New College
22
Sep
2019
HOMILY FOR MASS FOR THE 25TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME C + FEAST OF ST PIUS OF PIETRELCINO
It’s a puzzling parable that one (Lk 16:1-13): Jesus seems to be praising a manager whose under investigation for misconduct including waste or embezzlement …