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Men praying at Maximus Men’s ministry night. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. In a world saturated with noise, screens and relentless demands, […]

Screenshot of some of the 2026 IEC Workshop attendees. Photo: Screenshot. “The Eucharistic Congress is not just one week in

The great works of God do not always make the nightly news.   Sunday, 1 March, was just such a day. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP launched the Year of Prayer in preparation

Michael Jaksic helping deliver the Everlasting Love, Marriage preparation Course. Photo: Supplied. In a culture where weddings can easily overshadow marriages,

Group of young adults from All Saints Parish in Liverpool, at the launch of Fidelis for 2026. Photo: The Catholic

Annual dinner dance hosted by Somascan Missions. Photo: Supplied. A record-breaking fundraising tally was just one highlight at an annual dinner dance hosted by Sydney-based charity Somascan Missions. The evening for more

Women’s Lenten retreat 2025. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Each year, more and more women are choosing to step away from the noise of

Year of Prayer promotional poster for the International Eucharistic Congress 2028. Photo: Supplied. In the lead up to the launch

It was a stiflingly hot day on 22 February, but St Mary’s Cathedral was standing room only at this year’s

St Mary’s Cathedral hosted its first dedicated Lunar New Year celebration. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Sydney’s Chinese Catholic community has grown

Pablo Parajo, current senior seminarian at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd. Photo: Supplied. At an age when most young

Entrance for the Rite of Election 2025. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 There are moments in the life

The Catholic Weekly’s 2026 series of Disciple Diaries opens with Brendan Schneider’s remarkable journey from the disorienting lights of Sydney’s early‑2000s rave scene and

Bishop Daniel Meagher. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. As Lent begins on 18 February, the church once again invites Catholics to return

Dr Michael Walker, a Social Justice Facilitator for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney at the local launch event in Lewisham.

Year of Prayer promotional poster for the International Eucharistic Congress 2028. Photo: Supplied. Catholics across Australia are invited to remain

Deacon Lawrence Zimbe with the flowers he brought for Our Lady. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. On a day the world marks with roses,

Chloe Mombeshora helped relaunch the new Catholic Jobs online website. Photo: Supplied. Chloe Mombeshora has come full circle: the young

Safeguarding morning tea with Jennifer Orre (far right). Photo: Supplied. On 11 February, the Archdiocese of Sydney’s Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office

Koe performing at EastFest 2024. Photo: Supplied. Two fresh faces have joined Sydney Catholic Youth (SCY) within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation:

Parishioners who helped with the building of the new Grotto at St Michael’s in Belfield, standing in front of the

A group shot of women at the Lenten retreat held at St Mary’s Cathedral on 16 March, 2024. Photo: Alphonsus

Fr Ben Saliba speaking for the anniversary gathering to launch the group’s second year. Photo: Paul A Ahad More than

The celebration was attended by the Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley, Cardinal Mykola Bychok, and other civic and religious leaders.

Youth leaders made a pilgrimage to Mary MacKillop Chapel in North Sydney and the saints’ tomb. PHOTO: Abbel Gaspi With

Somascan Fathers celebrating the feast if its founder, St Jerome Emiliani. Photo: Mat De Sousa Despite last weekend’s heavy rain,

Bishop Anthony Percy with the first year seminarians at the Opening Mass for 2026. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. The Seminary of

Tania Rimac. leading Alpha Leaders Course last month. Photo: Supplied. As the church in Australia looks toward the 54th International Eucharistic Congress

Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minn., chairman of the board of the National Eucharistic Congress Inc., kneels in prayer

Divine Liiturgy in the Ukrainian Byzantine rite at St Andrew’s Ukrainian Church. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2026 Around

Left to right: Peter John McGregor, Tracey Rowland, and Kevin Wagner at the launch of Eschatology at the Beginning of

Our Lady of Good Success Marian procession 2025. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Catholics across Sydney are being

Members of Mandarin speaking community doing Alpha Coaching Day. Photo: Supplied. Over the weekend of 31 January and 1 February,

Front cover of the Lenten resource for 2026. Photo: Archdiocese of Sydney. As we prepare to enter Lent this year, the

Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General Hugh McDermott, Bishop Anthony Percy and Senior Vice President Giles Tabeteau. Photo: Alphonsus Fok.

Fr Bernie Thomas with the replica icon of the St Damiano Cross. Photo: Tara Kennedy.  In a worldwide jubilee year

When exploring the revolutionary teachings of St John Paul II in his Theology of the Body (TOB), few would expect references

Young couple dating. Photo: Pexels.com. For years, Alison De Sousa has experienced and heard countless stories about how bleak the

In late 2024, a Synod Working Party, commissioned by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and led by Bishop Daniel Meagher, recommended

Moe Turaga with Jessa Royupa and Alison Rahill. Photo: Supplied. The first inquest in Australia into a death linked to

Official website for Eucharist28 is now live. Photo: Screenshot of Eucharist28 website. The official website for the International Eucharistic Congress

Professor Hayden Ramsay, recently appointed President of the Catholic Institute of Sydney. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Professor Hayden Ramsay was recently appointed

The Eucharistic procession through the streets of Punchbowl to welcome the installation of the St Charbel statue. Images by Giovanni

More than a hundred men from across the country made the trek to Our Lady of Mercy Church in Penrose

More than 500 people filled St Kevin’s Church, Eastwood, on a rain-sodden Saturday night for a moment of collective wonder about the deepest meaning

Men carrying a statue of St Joseph as they make their way through the overnight Camino. Photo: GIOVANNI PORTELLI 2025

Mass to commemorate Eileen O’Connor on the 105th anniversary of her death. Photo: Supplied. Dozens of the faithful have braved Sydney’s heat

Premier of NSW Chris Minns. The government announced an inquiry by the lower house law and safety committee on 22

Eileen’s tomb 10 January 2026. Photo: Supplied. Sometimes it’s taking a stroll in a client’s local surroundings, absorbing the environment, and having

Bishop Daniel Meagher confirming the four children. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Four Aboriginal children were confirmed by Bishop

Fr Chris de Sousa CRS leading the procession. Photo: Supplied. Hundreds of families from Sydney’s west made the trip to

Chris Meney with wife Mary Clare. Photo: Marilyn Rodrigues. Chris Meney has been a steady and trusted presence in the day-to-day

Santo Nino has become a focal point for devotion, bringing a centuries-old Filipino tradition to Revesby. Photo: Supplied For the

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP blesses worshippers as he exits St Mary’s Cathedral following midnight Mass for Christmas 2022. The Mass

The series, called Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well, is a video program from the Augustine Institute and will be presented by Willow

Members of the New South Wales Faith Affairs Council and faith leaders in a 15 December emergency meeting convened by Minister

Opening of Christmas at the Cathedral 2025. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Amidst one of the darkest weeks

More than 200 people took part in a torchlight procession from Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Earlwood, to the Grotto

Holy Family Maroubra’s 22nd annual Christmas Carols with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP on 14 December. Photo: Giovanni Portelli Portelli In

Founder of Lumen Verum Apologetics Arlette Bowen receives her Dempsey Medal in July 2018. PHOTO: PATRICK J LEE The parish

Police officers arrive at St. Vincent’s Hospital following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney Dec. 14, 2025. Two

Police officers arrive at St. Vincent’s Hospital following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney Dec. 14, 2025. Two

Danial at the Rite of Election Mass. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 In 2025, the Life, Marriage and

Fr Paul Van Chi, Parish administrator of St Therese’s parish in Lakemba, with his parishioners. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. In this

Participants of an Alpha coaching day held in February 2025 in Sydney. Tania Rimac is pictured third from left. Photo:

Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney director of public affairs and engagement Monica Doumit. Photo: Supplied. Religious freedoms and threats to the Christian faith

Across Sydney, something remarkable is happening. In the midst of Advent and as the year draws to a close, the

Choir Procession in the Town Hall. Photo: Supplied. A brand new Catholic Christmas Festival will bring together thousands of people this

Purpose Fest was held on 2 July 2025 at Rosebank College in Sydney’s Five Dock. Photo: Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 By Julian Vieira “The church

South Korean delegation at the return of the World Youth Day Cross and Icon at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP announcing that the next ACYF will be held in Tandem with the International Eucharistic Congress in

Christmas at the Cathedral as seen from Hyde Park. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 This year’s Christmas at

The two newly ordained priests, Fr Giovanni Julio Gonzalez and Fr Jorge Mairena Marquez. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Two missionaries of

About 400 parishioners from the St Catherine Labouré Gymea parish packed Doltone House in Sylvania Waters to listen to Moira

Fr Anthony Robbie hosting an Order of Malta dinner in Bondi. Photo: Supplied. Christmas is for some one of the

2024 Christmas at the Cathedral with the Elachi family. Photo: Supplied. For Sydney families searching for a magical, affordable Christmas

Student catechists with Bishop Daniel Meagher. Photo: Supplied. Some of the archdiocese’s dedicated special religious education (SRE) catechists have been recognised for their years of

Sisters of life visiting St Joachim’s in Lidcombe to help run the Advent retreat. Photo: Patrick J Lee. Women from

Sydney pilgrims getting ready for Day 2 of ACYF in Melbourne. Photo: Supplied. As Sydney pilgrims prepared for the Australian

All liaisons for the International Eucharistic Congress 2028 at a retreat held at Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney. Photo:

The World Youth Day cross and icon are carried through a crowd of pilgrims in Sydney, Australia, July 14. The

Deacon Peter Van Khuơng Tran at his ordination. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. It’s not often that two men from a single parish are

The Booklet for the ordination to the diaconate for Deacons Philip and Robert. Photo: Patrick J Lee. After years of

Fr John Iacono and Mark Kazzi. Photo: Supplied. St Charbel’s Maronite Catholic Parish in Punchbowl and a local kickboxing studio

Fr Michael McLean greets parishioners after Mass. Photo: Supplied. St Mark’s parish in Drummoyne said farewell to its long-serving parish

A prayer vigil commemorating Red Wednesday. Photo: Supplied. By Staff writers and OSV News St Mary’s Cathedral and St Maroun’s

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP with Hayden Ramsay. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Significant contributors to Australian Catholic education in Sydney have been

This Christmas, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP warmly invites everyone to join him for Christmas at the Cathedral, an event that

Sr Miriam James Heidland SOLT in Sydney at the Catholic Women’s Network conference in September. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. When the

Twelve-year-old Eimear, second from left. Photo: Supplied. Twelve-year-old Eimear is preparing to make history at this year’s Carols at the

The founder of the St Merkorious Charity, Paula Nicolas, received the Archbishop of Sydney’s Dempsey Medal during the celebration, recognising

Crowds enjoy the opening night of the Lights of Christmas at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: Giovanni Portelli This Christmas will not

For Catholics it’s a unique experience: Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP carries the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of Sydney. Photo:

Sr Mary Grace SV shares her hopes for the Sydney tour of the Sisters of Life. Photo: Sisters of Life,

Soon to be permanent Deacon, Robert Tonkli as he was walking the Camino. Photo: Supplied. Two permanent deacons will be

Visitors pass through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in pilgrimage Feb. 8, 2025, as part

Christmas at the Cathedral will be on this year from 17 – 25 December. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography ©

Over two inspiring days, the Alpha Catholic Conference ignited the faith of more than 200 Catholics from across Australia, providing a powerful celebration

The Sisters of Life. Photo: Supplied. For most women, Christmas is an annual exercise in chaos management and seasonal survival.

Fr Hugh Thomas CSsR passed away age 85. Photo: Miracle Prayers Facebook page. Sydney Catholics are mourning the loss of

St Marys Cathedral choir. Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2022 Musical and spiritual history will be made this Christmas at the

Parish of the Holy Martyrs Andrew and Agnes, Malabar–Matraville, celebrating their first parish annual dinner. Photo: Patrick J Lee. Catholics

In an historic moment for the church in Sydney, the third and final of the regional Synod consultations saw hundreds

Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP delivering a bioethical “state of the nation” address in Melbourne. Photo: Michael Wong, courtesy of

If you were to interview the nearly 60 couples celebrating marriage milestones at Life Marriage and Family Sunday, and ask

Renewed for Mission Day attendees from Our Lady of Mt Carmel Mt Pritchard 2025. Photo: Supplied. The parish community of

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP giving his talk, ‘God-Obsessed’ to those present at the Thomistic Institute Sydney chapter at the University

Bishop Michael Gielen on a recent trip to Europe. Photo: Supplied. Excitement is building across Sydney as parishioners prepare to

The statue of St Luke. Photo: Supplied. St Luke’s parish in Revesby, in Sydney’s south, has unveiled six new statues

Christopher West speaking at Seymour Centre in Chippendale in 2016. Photo: Giovanni Portelli In a world with over 80 gender

Pets receiving a blessing at St Patrick’s in Mortlake. Photo: Supplied. Sydney’s furry friends have made a welcome addition at

Marvin Do’s path to Catholicism began in an unlikely place  – his home gym in Western Sydney.   Born into a

Annual Père Laval Mass at St Joseph’s Catholic parish in Moorebank. Photo: Supplied. Amidst joyful songs of devotion, the Mauritian

Fr Corrado Maggioni SMM, president of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses, with Bishop Richard Umbers. Photo: Alphonsus Fok.

Fr Yacub Barkat with parishioners at St Gabriel’s church in Bexley, part of St Mary MacKillop Parish, Rockdale City. Photo:

Sr Elena Marie Piteo OP will be delivering the keynote address at the upcoming ‘Way of Hope’ Alpha Catholic conference.

Nearly 20 years after people filled Royal Randwick Racecourse for Mass with Pope Benedict XVI, nearly 1000 Catholic women met

Fr Chris Ryan MGL, parish priest at St Declan’s in Penshurst. Photo: Supplied. As the parish priest at St Declan’s

Fr John Burns and Sr Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, leading the day of renewal for religious sisters. Photo: Supplied. The

Parish priest of Ryde-Gladesville Parish Fr Greg Morgan with the Herring family. Their son’s terminal condition has united the parish

Gymea parishioners experience how food and faith come together at Alpha. Photo: Supplied. Fr Greg Morgan from St Catherine Labouré

Jacinta with her daughter Madison Blake and grandaughter Sophia Crewther. Photo: Supplied. The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) is on the search

Fr Paul Van Chi, Parish administrator of St Therese’s parish in Lakemba. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. The Little Flower has got

Fr John Burns speaking at the Fidelis event at Canterbury Leagues Club. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Beloved

The Synod consultation for All Saints, Liverpool will be on Thursday, 16 October 2025. Photo: Supplied/Dani. Douglas Colbran, the newly-appointed

Joan and Declan with Dr Christopher West. Photo: Supplied. For Joan and Declan Sally, Theology of the Body is more

On 20 September, the Cathedral Hall at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney echoed with the sound of more than 300

Bishop Michael Gielen with his parish family in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied. Bishop Michael Gielen from Christchurch, New Zealand, is bringing

Former parish council chairman Hugh De Lapp and his wife Lorraine, of St Christopher’s, were honoured for their extensive catechetical

Construction for the Sydney Archdiocese’s new archives building has officially begun. L-R: Chris Meney, Chancellor, CAS; Jobelle Magno, Digital Records

Antonella and Daniel Mifsud on their wedding day. Photo: Supplied. For Antonella and Daniel Mifsud, Life Marriage and Family (LMF)

Amanda (far left), Joanna (third from right) and Lisa (far right) with friends who attended the retreat. Photo: Supplied. Anticipation

Throughout August and September, the Parish Renewal Team within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation held workshops to help parish pastoral

The funeral Mass held in Our Lady of Fatima Church where Monsignor Kerry Bayada was farewelled. Images by Giovanni Portelli

IMAGE: Freepik Labor is favoured to win Saturday’s by-election for the NSW State seat of Kiama. But the crowded field

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims from the popemobile after celebrating the canonization Mass of Sts. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio

Archbishop Christopher Prowse, pictured earlier this year. Photo: Paul Osborne ACBC. In 1950, Catholic bishops issued On Immigration, a landmark

Bede Alexander, founder of Fit for the Kingdom. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 For Bede Alexander, the 23-year-old

St Peter Chanel Primary School celebrated 100 years of education. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 St Peter Chanel

Bishop Tony shared both his vocational journey and his passion for making St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body

Five Dock was transported to Italy on 17 August as the street turned out for celebrations of the Assumption of

Pope Francis has invited the whole church to reflect on the path of synodality, which is both the way of

Farewell Mass for the Marist Fathers who have looked after St Patrick’s Church Hill for 157 years. Images by Giovanni

In an age where young men can struggle to find authentic role models and meaningful community, the Camino of St

Sr Miriam James Heidland SOLT will be the guest keynote speaker at the inaugural Women’s Conference.  Photo: Supplied. She is

Fr Benjamin Saliba with Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at the Vatican. Photo: Vatican Media. Fr Ben

Mateo and Katerina with their children. Photo: Supplied. When Katerina Poljak encouraged her husband Mateo to join the Camino of

Vlado with his companions team he established in his parish. Photo: Supplied. For decades, Vlado Kevric thrived in the corporate

Armed with their ideas and a vision for the future church in Sydney, families are ready to seize this rare

Tomasz delivers an introduction to a fortnightly course based on St John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility at St Joseph’s

For parishes without existing councils, these workshops offer an ideal starting point. For those with established councils, the sessions provide

Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 The Sutherland Shire will witness something extraordinary on 5 September as a thousand

As Catholics across Sydney prepare to share their practical ideas for the church’s growth at three upcoming Synod consultations—beginning on

Sydney pilgrims bound for the Jubilee of Youth take one last photo before boarding their flight to Rome via Poland

St Charbel Statue at St Luke’s Parish in Revesby. Photo: Patrick Tadros. Modern life is abuzz with 24/7 distractions. Perhaps

Marun and two of his sons. Photo: Supplied. No other event in the Catholic calendar offers a more profound opportunity

Members of the Chinese Catholic Pastoral Community with Tania Rimac from the Parish Renewal Team for a leadership renewal conference.

Fr Laurie Foote OP speaking with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at the latest Grace and Truth night. Photo: Alphonsus Fok.

(L-R) Sean Rahilly, Dr Renee Kohler-Ryan, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, Mary Anne Carroll OAM and Michael Digges. These four Sydney

Head coach Fr David Romero CRS coaches the children as they go through their basketball drills at St Christopher’s Primary

As a young Islander growing up in Sydney’s outer western suburbs, seeking to escape the relentless cycle of poverty, gangs,

Marini Logarti and her volunteers. Photo: Supplied. What happens when a trained nurse discovers that God has gifted her in

(L-R) Nathanael, Matthew, Marcus, Marius, Natalie, and Hanita Adhi Hiu. Photo: Patrick J Lee. Serving God is a family affair

The 2025 St Joseph Camino Walk will take place on 5-6 September. Photo credit: Giovanni Portelli As the St Joseph

Bishop Daniel Meagher. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Bishop Daniel Meagher says the Archdiocese of Sydney is well

Michael Harvey. Photo: Supplied. In a time when many parishes are seeking renewed vitality and deeper engagement, the role of

Fr Peter Smith of St Augustine’s Church in Balmain. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Fr Peter Smith of St Augustine’s Church in

The experience begins with a luminous church window framing a radiant image of Blessed Carlo Acutis, hovering inches before your

Few events seamlessly blend cutting-edge VR technology with the timeless thrill of door prize giveaways—yet that was Purpose Fest, a

Stanmore Annandale Curious Grace event 2 July. Photo: Supplied. A Sydney parish in the inner west has launched a monthly

It’s an image wrapped up in a mystery, woven into the fabric of faith and now, increasingly, supported by science. 

Frances Watton. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 St Declan’s Church in Penshurst has created a guide to help

An icon of Sts Peter and Paul. Photo: Pexels.com. This Sunday we celebrate the great feast of Saints Peter and

New exhibit Carlo Acutis: A Light in the Digital World marks a bold new chapter in digital evangelisation. Photo: Supplied.

Celebrating the life of St Josemaria Escriva. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 St Mary’s Cathedral was packed this

Corpus Christi Procession for 2025 with St Charbel Maronite Church, St John the Beloved Melkite Church and St Jerome’s Punchbowl.

Akos Hollai and the lectern he crafted for St Michael’s Parish in Meadowbank. Photo: Supplied. The new lectern that sits

The retreat was organised by the Parish Renewal Team (PRT), within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation to assist Parish priests

The Walk with Christ procession drew an unprecedented crowd of Catholics celebrating the feast of Corpus Christi. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Under

UNSW students, staff and visitors came together to celebrate Corpus Christi with a Eucharistic procession. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. On a

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

At the recent Paschal Eucharist Mass, as the church in Sydney welcomed a cathedral full of proud new Catholics, one

Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2023 When asked what message he would share with the young Catholics gearing up

The Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia’s newly renovated chapel. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 At St Joseph’s Convent

On 6 July, Maggie Cranney of St Joseph’s Church Como/Oyster Bay for 40 years will be presented with a Dempsey

The Urdu-Hindi community celebrated the one-year anniversary of their inaugural Mass. Photo: Supplied/Elliot. The Urdu-Hindi community celebrated the one-year anniversary

All Saints Catholic Parish hosted Australia’s biggest morning Tea. Photo: Alex Woolnough Parishioners and dignitaries flocked to All Saints Catholic

Jubilate Deo choir singing for the Jubilate Deo Mass. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 The outlook for an

The Mifsud Family. Photo: Suplied. There was a time when mother of nine, Yvonne Muller’s would bring her youngest, Tione,

Catholics across the Archdiocese of Sydney are being called to take an active role in shaping the future of their

Hundreds of teenagers walking in solemn silence. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 In a sea of remarkable scenes

Michael Digges meeting Pope Leo XIV. Photo: Supplied, A morning at a Wednesday papal audience turned into an “unforgettable” moment

Speaking to a packed audience at the Four Seasons Hotel on 30 May, Archbishop Fisher highlighted several encouraging trends that

Fr Tai’s ordination was held on 31 May and presided over by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at St Mary’s Cathedral.

The Eileen O’Connor Centre has now opened in Coogee. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 The Eileen O’Connor Centre

Streetscape view of St Brigid’s Church-School. Photo: Supplied. The weekend of 24-25 May brought to a close a series of

Music at the Walk with Christ serves a crucial purpose. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 If an army

It was a day of celebration for the new Catholics of Sydney, as they were welcomed into the fullness of

Fr Paul Monkerud formally unveiled the parish’s new mission and vision on 25 May, Photo: Patrick J Lee. It was

Associate Professor Philip Kariatlis of St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. In a world of military conflict

Giovanni Julio and Jorge Luis Mairena as they prepare for their diaconate ordination. Photo: Alphonsus Fok A soggy Wednesday, 21

Archbishop Fisher OP hosts student leaders in Cathedral House. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP

Best-selling author and literary scholar Joseph Pearce. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Best-selling author and literary scholar Joseph

NSW Premier Chris Minns popped in early, collecting a coffee from the van just as it opened at 7am. Images by

It’s this unification of joy, faith, strength and pride through the streets of Sydney’s CBD, that has a profound impact