Category: Catholic Weekly – Archdiocese News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minn., chairman of the board of the National Eucharistic Congress Inc., kneels in prayer before the monstrance during Eucharistic adoration at the opening revival […]

Divine Liiturgy in the Ukrainian Byzantine rite at St Andrew’s Ukrainian Church. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2026 Around 500 Sydneysiders processed through the streets of Lidcombe last week […]

Left to right: Peter John McGregor, Tracey Rowland, and Kevin Wagner at the launch of Eschatology at the Beginning of the Third Millennium and Introducing Communio Theology held at the […]

Our Lady of Good Success Marian procession 2025. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Catholics across Sydney are being invited to once again to take to the streets of […]

Members of Mandarin speaking community doing Alpha Coaching Day. Photo: Supplied. Over the weekend of 31 January and 1 February, parishioners from across Sydney and beyond, gathered for Alpha Coaching Days, designed […]

Front cover of the Lenten resource for 2026. Photo: Archdiocese of Sydney. As we prepare to enter Lent this year, the Parish Renewal Team within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation is delighted […]

Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General Hugh McDermott, Bishop Anthony Percy and Senior Vice President Giles Tabeteau. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. St Mary’s Cathedral has hosted the 95th Red Mass commemorating the […]

Fr Bernie Thomas with the replica icon of the St Damiano Cross. Photo: Tara Kennedy.  In a worldwide jubilee year commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis, […]

When exploring the revolutionary teachings of St John Paul II in his Theology of the Body (TOB), few would expect references to the film Titanic or the song “The Glory of […]

Young couple dating. Photo: Pexels.com. For years, Alison De Sousa has experienced and heard countless stories about how bleak the dating scene is in Sydney and wanted to do something […]

In late 2024, a Synod Working Party, commissioned by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and led by Bishop Daniel Meagher, recommended a diocesan Synod be held in response to three significant […]

Moe Turaga with Jessa Royupa and Alison Rahill. Photo: Supplied. The first inquest in Australia into a death linked to modern slavery has highlighted a web of exploitative practices.   […]

Official website for Eucharist28 is now live. Photo: Screenshot of Eucharist28 website. The official website for the International Eucharistic Congress 2028 (Eucharist28) is now live at eucharist28.org. Every parish in […]

Professor Hayden Ramsay, recently appointed President of the Catholic Institute of Sydney. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Professor Hayden Ramsay was recently appointed President of the Catholic Institute of Sydney, bringing with him […]

The Eucharistic procession through the streets of Punchbowl to welcome the installation of the St Charbel statue. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2026 Thousands of faithful gathered on Thursday […]

More than a hundred men from across the country made the trek to Our Lady of Mercy Church in Penrose Park for the inaugural Australian Men’s Crusade Conference. Photo: Supplied […]

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 of Christianity and what it means to be human.  The […]

Men carrying a statue of St Joseph as they make their way through the overnight Camino. Photo: GIOVANNI PORTELLI 2025 Sydney’s annual Catholic men’s pilgrimage has gained international recognition, with the Camino […]

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

Premier of NSW Chris Minns. The government announced an inquiry by the lower house law and safety committee on 22 December, with comments due by 12 January, and recommendations submitted […]

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 a conversation.   Sometimes it’s a simple coffee catch-up. Sometimes it’s just presence.  Eileen O’Connor’s Brown Nurses help disadvantaged […]

Bishop Daniel Meagher confirming the four children. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Four Aboriginal children were confirmed by Bishop Daniel Meagher at the Reconciliation Church in in La Perouse just before […]

Fr Chris de Sousa CRS leading the procession. Photo: Supplied. Hundreds of families from Sydney’s west made the trip to the shrine of Our Lady of Mercy in Penrose Park […]

Chris Meney with wife Mary Clare. Photo: Marilyn Rodrigues. Chris Meney has been a steady and trusted presence in the day-to-day life of Sydney’s Catholic community for more than a decade, serving as the […]

Santo Nino has become a focal point for devotion, bringing a centuries-old Filipino tradition to Revesby. Photo: Supplied For the third-year running, St Luke’s Parish in Sydney’s south-west has welcomed […]

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP blesses worshippers as he exits St Mary’s Cathedral following midnight Mass for Christmas 2022. The Mass is traditionally one of the most-attended in St Mary’s Cathedral […]

The series, called Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well, is a video program from the Augustine Institute and will be presented by Willow Tree Funerals funeral director Bruce Missen. Photo: Pexels.com. In an effort to help relieve […]

Members of the New South Wales Faith Affairs Council and faith leaders in a 15 December emergency meeting convened by Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper. Photo: Supplied. The New South Wales […]

Opening of Christmas at the Cathedral 2025. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Amidst one of the darkest weeks in Sydney’s history, the opening night of Christmas at the […]

More than 200 people took part in a torchlight procession from Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Earlwood, to the Grotto of the Society of Our Lady of Lourdes. Photo: Supplied […]

Holy Family Maroubra’s 22nd annual Christmas Carols with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP on 14 December. Photo: Giovanni Portelli Portelli In the lead up to the Nativity of the Lord, parishes […]

Founder of Lumen Verum Apologetics Arlette Bowen receives her Dempsey Medal in July 2018. PHOTO: PATRICK J LEE The parish of St Michael the Archangel, Belfield, formally farewells Mrs Arlette Bowen, […]

Police officers arrive at St. Vincent’s Hospital following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney Dec. 14, 2025. Two gunmen targeted Jewish beachgoers at an event celebrating the first […]

Police officers arrive at St. Vincent’s Hospital following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney Dec. 14, 2025. Two gunmen targeted Jewish beachgoers at an event celebrating the first […]

Danial at the Rite of Election Mass. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 In 2025, the Life, Marriage and Family (LMF) team witnessed a vibrant renewal of faith and commitment, as […]

Fr Paul Van Chi, Parish administrator of St Therese’s parish in Lakemba, with his parishioners. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. In this season of Advent, as we prepare our hearts for the […]

Participants of an Alpha coaching day held in February 2025 in Sydney. Tania Rimac is pictured third from left. Photo: Supplied In 2025 the Parish Renewal Team (PRT) of the Sydney […]

Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney director of public affairs and engagement Monica Doumit. Photo: Supplied. Religious freedoms and threats to the Christian faith are at the forefront of a new podcast which assesses upcoming […]

Across Sydney, something remarkable is happening. In the midst of Advent and as the year draws to a close, the archdiocese is experiencing a revival of faith, community, and mission. […]

Choir Procession in the Town Hall. Photo: Supplied. A brand new Catholic Christmas Festival will bring together thousands of people this December at Sydney’s iconic Town Hall with two days of major […]

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 is not dead, it is not even tired!” (Benedict XVI).  During the Jubilee Year […]

South Korean delegation at the return of the World Youth Day Cross and Icon at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney in preparation for World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027. […]

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP announcing that the next ACYF will be held in Tandem with the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. Photo: ACYF/Archdiocese of Melbourne. Addressing thousands at the conclusion […]

Christmas at the Cathedral as seen from Hyde Park. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 This year’s Christmas at the Cathedral takes audiences deeper into the spirit of Christmas […]

The two newly ordained priests, Fr Giovanni Julio Gonzalez and Fr Jorge Mairena Marquez. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Two missionaries of the Neocatechumenal Way, Giovanni Julio Gonzalez and Jorge Mairena Marquez, […]

About 400 parishioners from the St Catherine Labouré Gymea parish packed Doltone House in Sylvania Waters to listen to Moira Kelly AO in this year’s 4th annual Laboure Lecture, Photo: […]

Fr Anthony Robbie hosting an Order of Malta dinner in Bondi. Photo: Supplied. Christmas is for some one of the most isolating times of the year, especially in a cost-of-living […]

2024 Christmas at the Cathedral with the Elachi family. Photo: Supplied. For Sydney families searching for a magical, affordable Christmas experience, ‘Christmas at the Cathedral’ offers the perfect night out. […]

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 mission in the annual Archdiocesan Catechist Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney.  […]

Sisters of life visiting St Joachim’s in Lidcombe to help run the Advent retreat. Photo: Patrick J Lee. Women from across Sydney gathered in their hundreds to spend the day […]

Sydney pilgrims getting ready for Day 2 of ACYF in Melbourne. Photo: Supplied. As Sydney pilgrims prepared for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Melbourne, the Sydney Catholic Youth Team […]

All liaisons for the International Eucharistic Congress 2028 at a retreat held at Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney. Photo: Supplied. From across the country they came: Perth, Geraldton, Darwin, Adelaide, Rockhampton and […]

The World Youth Day cross and icon are carried through a crowd of pilgrims in Sydney, Australia, July 14. The two symbols of the international Catholic youth gathering were brought […]

Deacon Peter Van Khuơng Tran at his ordination. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. It’s not often that two men from a single parish are ordained as deacons in a single week. But 2025 was a lucky year […]

The Booklet for the ordination to the diaconate for Deacons Philip and Robert. Photo: Patrick J Lee. After years of prayerful discernment and study and with the loving support of […]

Fr John Iacono and Mark Kazzi. Photo: Supplied. St Charbel’s Maronite Catholic Parish in Punchbowl and a local kickboxing studio have hosted dozens of men seeking a morning of prayer, […]

Fr Michael McLean greets parishioners after Mass. Photo: Supplied. St Mark’s parish in Drummoyne said farewell to its long-serving parish priest, Fr Michael McLean, along with priest-in-residence Fr Denis Minns […]

A prayer vigil commemorating Red Wednesday. Photo: Supplied. By Staff writers and OSV News St Mary’s Cathedral and St Maroun’s Cathedral in Redfern joined 14 other cathedrals and churches across […]

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP with Hayden Ramsay. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Significant contributors to Australian Catholic education in Sydney have been honoured with knighthoods in the Order of St Gregory the […]

This Christmas, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP warmly invites everyone to join him for Christmas at the Cathedral, an event that has grown to become Sydney’s ultimate free Christmas event.    […]

Sr Miriam James Heidland SOLT in Sydney at the Catholic Women’s Network conference in September. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. When the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation first began connecting with international guests and collaborators […]

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 Cathedral on 16 December, when she takes her place among […]

The founder of the St Merkorious Charity, Paula Nicolas, received the Archbishop of Sydney’s Dempsey Medal during the celebration, recognising her years of service to the disadvantaged. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. […]

Crowds enjoy the opening night of the Lights of Christmas at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: Giovanni Portelli This Christmas will not only see St Mary’s Cathedral transformed by a breathtaking light spectacular, but Sydney’s iconic mother […]

For Catholics it’s a unique experience: Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP carries the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of Sydney. Photo: Giovanni Portelli By Rob Snell, Evangelisation Officer University Chaplaincies Central to our […]

Sr Mary Grace SV shares her hopes for the Sydney tour of the Sisters of Life. Photo: Sisters of Life, Martin Jernberg Photography As Christmas fast approaches, Catholic women across […]

Soon to be permanent Deacon, Robert Tonkli as he was walking the Camino. Photo: Supplied. Two permanent deacons will be ordained by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP on 19 November. This […]

Visitors pass through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in pilgrimage Feb. 8, 2025, as part of the Jubilee of the Armed Services, Police and Security […]

Christmas at the Cathedral will be on this year from 17 – 25 December. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney invites one and all […]

Over two inspiring days, the Alpha Catholic Conference ignited the faith of more than 200 Catholics from across Australia, providing a powerful celebration of formation, fellowship, and expert guidance.   Attendees were equipped and […]

The Sisters of Life. Photo: Supplied. For most women, Christmas is an annual exercise in chaos management and seasonal survival. Hope and renewal might be the last two gifts on […]

Fr Hugh Thomas CSsR passed away age 85. Photo: Miracle Prayers Facebook page. Sydney Catholics are mourning the loss of four community stalwarts after the death of Fr Hugh Thomas CSsR due […]

St Marys Cathedral choir. Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2022 Musical and spiritual history will be made this Christmas at the annual Carols at the Cathedral concert. The St Mary’s Cathedral […]

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

In an historic moment for the church in Sydney, the third and final of the regional Synod consultations saw hundreds of Sydney faithful gather to offer their ideas for the […]

Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP delivering a bioethical “state of the nation” address in Melbourne. Photo: Michael Wong, courtesy of Melbourne Catholic. Bioethics might seem a niche interest for physicians […]

If you were to interview the nearly 60 couples celebrating marriage milestones at Life Marriage and Family Sunday, and ask them the secret to their successful unions, two words would […]

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

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP giving his talk, ‘God-Obsessed’ to those present at the Thomistic Institute Sydney chapter at the University of Sydney. Photo: University Catholic Chaplaincy/Supplied The Thomistic Institute Sydney […]

Bishop Michael Gielen on a recent trip to Europe. Photo: Supplied. Excitement is building across Sydney as parishioners prepare to step into their calling at “The Way of Hope”, the […]

The statue of St Luke. Photo: Supplied. St Luke’s parish in Revesby, in Sydney’s south, has unveiled six new statues to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the primary school.  Four […]

Christopher West speaking at Seymour Centre in Chippendale in 2016. Photo: Giovanni Portelli In a world with over 80 gender options, where parents can often feel like they’re paddling against […]

Pets receiving a blessing at St Patrick’s in Mortlake. Photo: Supplied. Sydney’s furry friends have made a welcome addition at parishes across the city as pet owners line up for […]

Marvin Do’s path to Catholicism began in an unlikely place  – his home gym in Western Sydney.   Born into a Buddhist family in New Caledonia and raised in Australia, Marvin […]

Annual Père Laval Mass at St Joseph’s Catholic parish in Moorebank. Photo: Supplied. Amidst joyful songs of devotion, the Mauritian Catholic community gathered to celebrate the annual Père Laval Mass […]

Fr Corrado Maggioni SMM, president of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses, with Bishop Richard Umbers. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. “This is My Body, Given for You” has been chosen […]

Fr Yacub Barkat with parishioners at St Gabriel’s church in Bexley, part of St Mary MacKillop Parish, Rockdale City. Photo: Alphonsus Fok St Gabriel’s church in Bexley is one of […]

Sr Elena Marie Piteo OP will be delivering the keynote address at the upcoming ‘Way of Hope’ Alpha Catholic conference. Photo: Supplied. As the ‘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 there again to be refreshed in their work of transforming […]

Fr Chris Ryan MGL, parish priest at St Declan’s in Penshurst. Photo: Supplied. As the parish priest at St Declan’s in Penshurst, Fr Chris Ryan MGL has been more than […]

Fr John Burns and Sr Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, leading the day of renewal for religious sisters. Photo: Supplied. The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney has hosted religious from across the […]

Parish priest of Ryde-Gladesville Parish Fr Greg Morgan with the Herring family. Their son’s terminal condition has united the parish in faith and service while a food van on the […]

Gymea parishioners experience how food and faith come together at Alpha. Photo: Supplied. Fr Greg Morgan from St Catherine Labouré Gymea is candid when he speaks about his relationship with […]

Jacinta with her daughter Madison Blake and grandaughter Sophia Crewther. Photo: Supplied. The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) is on the search for Jacinta Collins’ successor after almost a decade of leading Australian Catholic education through a period of uncertainty to […]

Fr Paul Van Chi, Parish administrator of St Therese’s parish in Lakemba. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. The Little Flower has got her mojo back. After many humdrum years, St Therese’s parish […]

Fr John Burns speaking at the Fidelis event at Canterbury Leagues Club. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Beloved Catholic author and speaker Fr John Burns, from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, […]

The Synod consultation for All Saints, Liverpool will be on Thursday, 16 October 2025. Photo: Supplied/Dani. Douglas Colbran, the newly-appointed youth and young adults coordinator at All Saints Liverpool, is […]

Joan and Declan with Dr Christopher West. Photo: Supplied. For Joan and Declan Sally, Theology of the Body is more than a course – it’s been a wellspring of truth […]

On 20 September, the Cathedral Hall at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney echoed with the sound of more than 300 men reciting the rosary at the opening of the third […]

Bishop Michael Gielen with his parish family in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied. Bishop Michael Gielen from Christchurch, New Zealand, is bringing a message of hope and practical evangelisation when he speaks […]

Former parish council chairman Hugh De Lapp and his wife Lorraine, of St Christopher’s, were honoured for their extensive catechetical and evangelisation support. Photo: Mat De Sousa Within the two […]

Construction for the Sydney Archdiocese’s new archives building has officially begun. L-R: Chris Meney, Chancellor, CAS; Jobelle Magno, Digital Records Specialist; Eliza Tome, Digital and Archival Information Assistant; Theresa Schaefer, […]

Antonella and Daniel Mifsud on their wedding day. Photo: Supplied. For Antonella and Daniel Mifsud, Life Marriage and Family (LMF) Sunday is a chance to remember what matters most. “It’s […]

Amanda (far left), Joanna (third from right) and Lisa (far right) with friends who attended the retreat. Photo: Supplied. Anticipation is building for the Anointed Women’s Conference on 27 September, […]

Throughout August and September, the Parish Renewal Team within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation held workshops to help parish pastoral councils in their vital work supporting Sydney parishes. With the […]

The funeral Mass held in Our Lady of Fatima Church where Monsignor Kerry Bayada was farewelled. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Monsignor Kerry Bayada was farewelled on Tuesday, […]

IMAGE: Freepik Labor is favoured to win Saturday’s by-election for the NSW State seat of Kiama. But the crowded field of 13 candidates, its turbulent recent history, and changing demographics […]

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims from the popemobile after celebrating the canonization Mass of Sts. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 7, […]

Archbishop Christopher Prowse, pictured earlier this year. Photo: Paul Osborne ACBC. In 1950, Catholic bishops issued On Immigration, a landmark pastoral letter urging the community to offer generosity to those […]

Bede Alexander, founder of Fit for the Kingdom. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 For Bede Alexander, the 23-year-old founder of “Fit for the Kingdom,” the Camino of St […]

St Peter Chanel Primary School celebrated 100 years of education. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 St Peter Chanel Primary School in Regents Park recently celebrated (8 August) its […]

Bishop Tony shared both his vocational journey and his passion for making St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) accessible to all. Photo: Supplied. On Saturday 9 August, many […]

Five Dock was transported to Italy on 17 August as the street turned out for celebrations of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Photo: GIOVANNI PORTELLI 2025 If the Sydney […]

Pope Francis has invited the whole church to reflect on the path of synodality, which is both the way of life and the fundamental action of the church. “It is […]

Farewell Mass for the Marist Fathers who have looked after St Patrick’s Church Hill for 157 years. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 St Patrick’s Church Hill is everyone’s […]

In an age where young men can struggle to find authentic role models and meaningful community, the Camino of St Joseph offers something different—a call for the ordinary to become […]

Sr Miriam James Heidland SOLT will be the guest keynote speaker at the inaugural Women’s Conference.  Photo: Supplied. She is one of the most prominent female voices in Catholic media […]

Fr Benjamin Saliba with Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at the Vatican. Photo: Vatican Media. Fr Ben Saliba, master of ceremonies for Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, was […]

Mateo and Katerina with their children. Photo: Supplied. When Katerina Poljak encouraged her husband Mateo to join the Camino of St Joseph pilgrimage last year, she could never have imagined […]

Vlado with his companions team he established in his parish. Photo: Supplied. For decades, Vlado Kevric thrived in the corporate world, managing teams of over 100 people across insurance branches […]

Armed with their ideas and a vision for the future church in Sydney, families are ready to seize this rare opportunity to help steer the future of their faith at […]

Tomasz delivers an introduction to a fortnightly course based on St John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility at St Joseph’s Catholic church, Moorebank. Photo: Supplied. Every Catholic revert has a […]

For parishes without existing councils, these workshops offer an ideal starting point. For those with established councils, the sessions provide concrete direction and strengthening of existing efforts. Photo: Supplied. In […]

Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 The Sutherland Shire will witness something extraordinary on 5 September as a thousand Catholic men walk on the Camino of St Joseph, an […]

As Catholics across Sydney prepare to share their practical ideas for the church’s growth at three upcoming Synod consultations—beginning on 30 August in Menai—parish communities are already actively exploring ways […]

Sydney pilgrims bound for the Jubilee of Youth take one last photo before boarding their flight to Rome via Poland on 20 July. Photo: Moments with Jazz Photography. Teary farewells […]

St Charbel Statue at St Luke’s Parish in Revesby. Photo: Patrick Tadros. Modern life is abuzz with 24/7 distractions. Perhaps the 19th century Maronite hermit, St Charbel, has the answer […]

Marun and two of his sons. Photo: Supplied. No other event in the Catholic calendar offers a more profound opportunity for fathers and sons to walk together in faith than […]

Members of the Chinese Catholic Pastoral Community with Tania Rimac from the Parish Renewal Team for a leadership renewal conference. Photo: Supplied. Members of the Chinese Catholic Pastoral Community gathered […]

Fr Laurie Foote OP speaking with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at the latest Grace and Truth night. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. St Mary’s Cathedral hall was transformed into a classroom in […]

(L-R) Sean Rahilly, Dr Renee Kohler-Ryan, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, Mary Anne Carroll OAM and Michael Digges. These four Sydney laypeople were among the last Catholics worldwide to receive papal […]

Head coach Fr David Romero CRS coaches the children as they go through their basketball drills at St Christopher’s Primary School Hall in Holsworthy. Photo: Alison De Sousa Worried about […]

As a young Islander growing up in Sydney’s outer western suburbs, seeking to escape the relentless cycle of poverty, gangs, and alcohol abuse, Josh Mokoroa called out for Jesus. The […]

Marini Logarti and her volunteers. Photo: Supplied. What happens when a trained nurse discovers that God has gifted her in ways she never imagined? For Marini Logarti, “Called and Gifted” […]

(L-R) Nathanael, Matthew, Marcus, Marius, Natalie, and Hanita Adhi Hiu. Photo: Patrick J Lee. Serving God is a family affair for the Hiu family. All five members are involved in […]

The 2025 St Joseph Camino Walk will take place on 5-6 September. Photo credit: Giovanni Portelli As the St Joseph Camino Walk approaches on 5-6 September, Michael Jaksic, Life, Marriage […]

Bishop Daniel Meagher. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Bishop Daniel Meagher says the Archdiocese of Sydney is well on track to follow the Vatican’s guidelines for the implementation […]

Michael Harvey. Photo: Supplied. In a time when many parishes are seeking renewed vitality and deeper engagement, the role of hospitality and invitation has never been more critical.  Recognising this […]

Fr Peter Smith of St Augustine’s Church in Balmain. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Fr Peter Smith of St Augustine’s Church in Balmain has a vision for the parish as a visible, […]

The experience begins with a luminous church window framing a radiant image of Blessed Carlo Acutis, hovering inches before your face.   As angelic music plays and hues of blue transform […]

Few events seamlessly blend cutting-edge VR technology with the timeless thrill of door prize giveaways—yet that was Purpose Fest, a vibrant celebration of young Catholic life held on 2 July […]

Stanmore Annandale Curious Grace event 2 July. Photo: Supplied. A Sydney parish in the inner west has launched a monthly drop-in centre aimed at reducing isolation and stigma for people […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

At the recent Paschal Eucharist Mass, as the church in Sydney welcomed a cathedral full of proud new Catholics, one Campbelltown father of three stood proudest. Danial Fardon’s conversion to […]

Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2023 When asked what message he would share with the young Catholics gearing up for his appearance at Purpose Fest, Fr Gregory Pine OP, […]

The Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia’s newly renovated chapel. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 At St Joseph’s Convent in Regents Park, the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia come […]

On 6 July, Maggie Cranney of St Joseph’s Church Como/Oyster Bay for 40 years will be presented with a Dempsey medal by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at St Mary’s Cathedral […]

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 of their inaugural Mass, performed in their native language, early […]

All Saints Catholic Parish hosted Australia’s biggest morning Tea. Photo: Alex Woolnough Parishioners and dignitaries flocked to All Saints Catholic Parish in Liverpool to help raise crucial funds for cancer […]

Jubilate Deo choir singing for the Jubilate Deo Mass. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 The outlook for an inspiring choral experience on the feast of St Anthony of […]

The Mifsud Family. Photo: Suplied. There was a time when mother of nine, Yvonne Muller’s would bring her youngest, Tione, then aged one, to the Walk with Christ Procession to […]

Catholics across the Archdiocese of Sydney are being called to take an active role in shaping the future of their church through the upcoming Sydney Synod 2026.  A new video […]

Hundreds of teenagers walking in solemn silence. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 In a sea of remarkable scenes at the annual Walk with Christ procession, it could be […]

Michael Digges meeting Pope Leo XIV. Photo: Supplied, A morning at a Wednesday papal audience turned into an “unforgettable” moment for the Archdiocese of Sydney’s Michael Digges who was pleasantly […]

Speaking to a packed audience at the Four Seasons Hotel on 30 May, Archbishop Fisher highlighted several encouraging trends that point to a resurgence in faith engagement, particularly among young […]

Fr Tai’s ordination was held on 31 May and presided over by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Alphonsus Fok After a long journey beginning as a […]

The Eileen O’Connor Centre has now opened in Coogee. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 The Eileen O’Connor Centre has opened in Coogee in Sydney’s east honouring the life’s […]

Streetscape view of St Brigid’s Church-School. Photo: Supplied. The weekend of 24-25 May brought to a close a series of special events to celebrate the 190th anniversary of St Brigid’s […]

Music at the Walk with Christ serves a crucial purpose. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 If an army marches to a beat, then the 20,000 strong Walk with […]

It was a day of celebration for the new Catholics of Sydney, as they were welcomed into the fullness of the faith by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at a solemn […]

Fr Paul Monkerud formally unveiled the parish’s new mission and vision on 25 May, Photo: Patrick J Lee. It was an historic and joyful occasion for All Saints Parish in […]

Associate Professor Philip Kariatlis of St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. In a world of military conflict and social polarisation, the Nicene Creed and ecumenical dialogue can […]

Giovanni Julio and Jorge Luis Mairena as they prepare for their diaconate ordination. Photo: Alphonsus Fok A soggy Wednesday, 21 May, saw the worst traffic jams and public transport chaos […]

Archbishop Fisher OP hosts student leaders in Cathedral House. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has held a school leaders’ lunch in Cathedral House, giving […]

Best-selling author and literary scholar Joseph Pearce. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 Best-selling author and literary scholar Joseph Pearce looks for beauty in places as diverse as the […]

NSW Premier Chris Minns popped in early, collecting a coffee from the van just as it opened at 7am. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 CatholicCare has held the grand […]

It’s this unification of joy, faith, strength and pride through the streets of Sydney’s CBD, that has a profound impact on its participants every year. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Every year, […]