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
Jan 27, 2026
Thousands gather for Eucharistic procession and arrival of St Charbel monument in Punchbowl
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 […]
Jan 26, 2026
HOMILY FOR THE MASS OF AUSTRALIA DAY
CHAPEL OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, DOMUS AUSTRALIA, 26 JANUARY 2026 The Australian national anthem, Advance Australia Fair, was written by Scotsman Peter Dodds McCormick under the pen name […]
Jan 22, 2026
Australian Men’s Crusade hosts inaugural conference
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 […]
Jan 22, 2026
Archbishop Fisher homily: Hope beyond the Jubilee Year
Claudio Coello, Holy Family. Photo: Picryl.com. This is the edited text of the Homily for a solemn Mass for the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph […]
Jan 21, 2026
Christopher West challenges Catholics to rethink Christianity as love ‘in the flesh’
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 […]
Jan 19, 2026
Sydney’s Catholic men’s pilgrimage gains international recognition with documentary
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 […]
Jan 15, 2026
Archbishop Fisher homily: A God of new beginnings
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP giving his Homily at Christmas Mass 2025. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 This is the edited text of the homily for the morning Mass […]
Jan 14, 2026
Dozens face the heat to remember Eileen O’Connor
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 […]
Jan 13, 2026
Hit the pause button on hate speech laws, says Archdiocese of Sydney
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 […]
Jan 13, 2026
The Brown Nurses proudly continue the tradition of Eileen O’Connor
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 […]