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During this Jubilee year when all Catholics are being encouraged to take at least one pilgrimage, often the biggest decision will be which ones to take. In the Parramatta Diocese, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv is encouraging pilgrims to visit the three designated shrines within the Diocese –...
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In a room filled with parishioners from the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond, as well as religious, ministry leaders and heads of Catholic agencies, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, delivered his annual lecture exploring Vatican II's influence on what it means to be Church today....
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If you’re a republican like me, the imagery of Christ as king does not do a lot for you. Afterall the feast of Christ the King was instituted by Pope Pius XI back in 1925 when monarchies were still seen to be necessary correctives to the revolutionary aspects of...
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As if to match our feelings of apprehension for our world as Donald Trump announces some left field appointments to his Cabinet, today’s gospel is an extract from Mark’s eschatological discourse in Chapter 13, warning us of dire things to come....
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Today’s gospel is the last scene prior to that eschatological discourse which concludes with Jesus telling us: ‘Be on your guard, stay awake, because you never know when the time will come.’ No matter what your politics, no matter what your level interest in the US election, no matter...
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Only Pope Francis’ voice rises to lament the crisis of humanity that pervades these sad times. And I say this without any partisan pride, but with much sorrow in my heart....
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Liberation theology shaped Maryknoll Father Stephen Judd’s over four decades of ministry in Latin America....
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Parishioners of all backgrounds came together this month to celebrate the annual Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Penrith, which was concelebrated with a Mass at St Nicholas of Myra followed by a traditional Filipino fluvial (water) procession on the Nepean River. The devotion to Our Lady...
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I had the papal bug early. I was bitten and smitten. And the bond lasts to this day....
During this Jubilee year when all Catholics are being encouraged to take at least one pilgrimage, often the biggest decision will be which ones to take. In the Parramatta Diocese, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv is encouraging pilgrims to visit the three designated shrines within the Diocese –...
In a room filled with parishioners from the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond, as well as religious, ministry leaders and heads of Catholic agencies, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, delivered his annual lecture exploring Vatican II's influence on what it means to be Church today....
If you’re a republican like me, the imagery of Christ as king does not do a lot for you. Afterall the feast of Christ the King was instituted by Pope Pius XI back in 1925 when monarchies were still seen to be necessary correctives to the revolutionary aspects of...
As if to match our feelings of apprehension for our world as Donald Trump announces some left field appointments to his Cabinet, today’s gospel is an extract from Mark’s eschatological discourse in Chapter 13, warning us of dire things to come....
Today’s gospel is the last scene prior to that eschatological discourse which concludes with Jesus telling us: ‘Be on your guard, stay awake, because you never know when the time will come.’ No matter what your politics, no matter what your level interest in the US election, no matter...
Only Pope Francis’ voice rises to lament the crisis of humanity that pervades these sad times. And I say this without any partisan pride, but with much sorrow in my heart....
Liberation theology shaped Maryknoll Father Stephen Judd’s over four decades of ministry in Latin America....
Parishioners of all backgrounds came together this month to celebrate the annual Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Penrith, which was concelebrated with a Mass at St Nicholas of Myra followed by a traditional Filipino fluvial (water) procession on the Nepean River. The devotion to Our Lady...
I had the papal bug early. I was bitten and smitten. And the bond lasts to this day....