I’m grateful to be invited to appear before the Committee today on behalf of more than 20 Catholic and Orthodox Bishops of NSW, to express our concerns & those of our people in relation to this bill…
May 01, 2024
Nov 21, 2025
The Sydney Centre for Evangelisation launches Grace Abounds
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 […]
Nov 21, 2025
Love In The Flesh – by Christopher West
Nov 19, 2025
HOMILY FOR MASS OF ORDINATION TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE OF ROBERT TONKLI AND PHILIP PHAM
ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY, 19 NOVEMBER 2025 Ours is a service economy. Over the last 25 years, services have grown so much that they now account for about 80% of […]
Nov 18, 2025
Help support young voices and fund historic cathedral choir this Christmas
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 […]
Nov 17, 2025
A day of celebration for Sydney’s vulnerable and marginalised
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. […]
Nov 17, 2025
Lights! Music! Magic! Sydney Catholic Schools to bring musical joy to Christmas at the Cathedral
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 […]
Nov 16, 2025
HOMILY FOR SOLEMN MASS FOR THE 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL, SYDNEY, 16 NOVEMBER 2025 A flutter on the Melbourne Cup is all very well, but these days you can bet on rather more consequential things. You can […]
Nov 14, 2025
University Catholics to host Eucharistic adoration at St Patrick’s Church Hill
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 […]
Nov 14, 2025
Advent women’s retreat invites renewal before the Christmas rush
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 […]