Tag: Priesthood
Dr Philippa Martyr: Amnesia about priesthood
To understood priesthood, we need to look at its origins
I used to be a great reader of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld fantasy series. His view...
Philippa Martyr: Priesthood is a bridge to heaven
Among my few remaining friends are some priests who are very patient with me. One of them responded to my recent column on the...
Philippa Martyr: What only priests can do
The laity can do pretty much any job in the Church. But only presbyters can make Jesus really present
I wanted to follow up on...
Loving service honoured
They share a priestly vocation, but the particular gifts of these men led them on different paths.
Peter Rosengren: Two gospels, one of them the Lord’s
A week ago, the Jesuit-operated Georgetown University in the US capitol of Washington pledged itself to raise A$128 million to benefit the descendants of...
Fr Mark Baumgarten, the piano man priest
Move over Fr Rob Galea, there’s a new performing pastor on the horizon.
Fr Kene receives prized military award
Austral pastor impressed with his service with the Defence Force's bushfires and COVID response.
Journey to Discernment
It's a question faced by everyone starting a career … what’s my calling? Some refer to it as a profession, others a vocation.
For those...
Sydney Notre Dame chaplain Reginald Chua OP ordained in Perth
Perth’s Salesian archbishop welcomed those present, and noted after Mass that he has now ordained more Dominicans than Archbishop Fisher OP has ordained Salesians.
Vocations flow in Broken Bay diocese
October is proving to be a bounty of vocational activity for the Diocese of Broken Bay.
Bishop Anthony Randazzo received the Profession of Faith, Oath...
New priests will spark a ‘spiritual pandemic’
Sydney's four newest priests have a special role during a time of uncertainty, says Archbishop.
A call too strong to ignore
Catholic parishes across the Archdiocese of Sydney will welcome four new priests when they are ordained at St Mary’s Cathedral next Saturday by the...
