Pope Francis given icon of Our Lady of the Southern Cross
A little piece of Australia was presented to Pope Francis on 14 September by members of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, giving the Holy Father a copy […]
Sr Maria professed a member of the Lovers of the Holy Cross
St Joseph’s parish in Belmore pulled out all stops on 17 September to celebrate the final profession of woman into a religious congregation that is central to its life as a […]
Forgiveness, love and support: Memorial Mass for the Unborn
Welcome to our annual Memorial Mass for the Unborn. We are here tonight out of love: love for unborn children at risk in the very place they should be safest – […]
Reject toxic idea of ‘intergenerational theft’, bishops urge community
The Catholic bishops have issued a bare-faced challenge to the ways we treat and refer to old people, calling on individuals, communities and governments to reject rampant ageism and the toxic […]
‘The shadow of the cross': Archbishop Fisher marks 25 years of priesthood
Introduction On this day, 25 years ago, I was ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. I have so many happy memories of that day: of the pride of my parents […]
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$42.5m boost to literacy and numeracy in 99 NSW Catholic primary schools
The NSW Government has provided an additional $42.5 million over four years to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for 9000 stude...
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Ukrainian Catholics to receive first catechism in more than 500 years
You could say it’s been a while coming: but when the first Ukrainian Catholic Catechism in over 500 years is launched by Archbisho...
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Abortion, attempted suicide are always obstacles to ordination, says Vatican
The sacredness of human life is so absolute that performing or helping procure an abortion or attempting suicide is an obstacle to o...
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St John Bosco College students let their light shine at graduation Mass
Lit up by the glow of candles, St John Bosco College’s class of 2016 bid farewell to their school days with a graduation Mass last...
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Marriage advocate groups met in secret after Mercure death threats
Four Christian groups at the centre of a social media storm met in secret after a planned gathering of traditional marriage advocat...
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‘You are not defined by your marks': a young teacher reflects on her own HSC experience
You are not defined by your marks or a final number. Looking back now, no one ever asks what marks I got. St Mary of the Cross MacKi...
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Printers refuse to print book opposing gay marriage
One day before Dr David van Gend’s book Stealing from a Child: The Injustice of Marriage Equality was due to launch the printer an...
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‘Pray and fast for marriage throughout October': bishops
A national month of prayer and fasting for marriage and families will be initiated in October 2016 by the Australian Catholic Marria...
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The student becomes the teacher: how HSC study set me up for life
I remember preparing for my own HSC right from the end of Year 11. I psyched myself up for it mentally, knowing that if I was going ...
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Same-sex marriage debate is about children’s rights
It seems that the only issue in relation to same-sex marriage on which politicians can agree is that the debate which would surround...
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Murder of Jesuit friend inspired artist to showcase torment of native Syria
A US-based artist seeks to express the suffering of his native Syria as the country seems to slide further and further into a nightmare The sad realities of Syria’s civ... -
St Teresa did what she could with what she had
In his homily at the Mass for her canonisation, Pope Francis anticipated that we would have difficulty referring to Mother Teresa by her new title of St Teresa. “Her ho... -
Archdiocese launches website to save marriage
How would same-sex ‘marriage’ affect you? Is traditional marriage an outdated belief based entirely on religion? Aren’t the kids of same-sex couples doing just fi... -
How to find your voice and lead with integrity
Notre Dame’s Giving Voice To Values curriculum asks students: What do you do and say once you know what you think is right? The challenge facing those committed to ethi...
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Former financial manager takes the helm of CatholicCare
Former financial manager Mark Phillips will take the helm of CatholicCare Sydney from today, succeeding former chief executive Bernard Boerma. The Archbishop of Sydney, A... -
Pastoral carers are sustained in ministry by Catholic belief
Let me introduce you to a man we’ll call “Paddy”. That’s not his real name, but it was suggested by a good son of Ireland who recently enjoyed lunch among friends... -
We need to accord age its dignity: Homily by Fr Peter Smith
Failure to recognise the contribution made by the elderly is one of the deepest kinds of poverty There is a beautiful image in Genesis of God “walking in the garden in ... -
St Mary’s Cathedral College student a runner-up in ScribbleInk Awards
Jack Carney, a St Mary’s Cathedral College student with a passion for writing, was awarded a runner-up prize at the Georges River Council SribbleInk Youth Literature Aw...
