Tag: Catholic Cemeteries
“Cemetery wars” end for good with passing of new laws
A decade-long fight for the Catholic Church to continue offering burial services across Sydney ended with the passing of crucial legislation by New South Wales parliament on 21 June.
Kamper to clarify cemeteries trust with new law
New legislation introduced into the NSW Parliament by Minister Steve Kamper this month will formally end Sydney’s "cemetery wars" and address a shortage of burial space.
Court ruling confirms Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust’s charitable status
“This has now brought clarity to the situation and enables Catholic Cemeteries to continue to carry on this important corporal work of mercy for the people of Sydney, as we have done so successfully for over 157 years,” CMCT chief executive officer Lauren Hardgrove said.
Hundreds attend Christmas interfaith remembrance service
Hundreds of people took part in the 10th annual Christmas Interfaith Remembrance Service hosted by Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria at St Mary’s Cathedral on 17 December.
Jesus on the streets
On the longest night of the year, Sydneysiders gathered to pray for all those who have died on the streets, often ignored and unknown...
We stand with Ukraine
Chairman of Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust Greg Smith made the donation following a special twilight prayer service for Ukraine held at the Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel in Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, on 8 April led by vicar general of the Ukrainian Catholic eparchy, Fr Simon Ckuj.
