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One of the last remaining enclosed monastic communities has accepted its newest member in a ceremony at the community’s new home in Kurmond, west of Sydney. The Tyburn community of nuns, otherwise known as the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre, welcomed Sr M. Juliana at a solemn ceremony of Temporary Profession on 17 January, in front of her family and friends. The...
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When the Migrant Jubilee Cross arrived in Penrith on 5 January 2026, following the Feast of the Epiphany, it carried the prayers, memories, and hopes of migrant communities from across Australia, including those in the Diocese of Parramatta, one of the country’s most culturally diverse regions. ...
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In today’s gospel from Matthew following upon the Beatitudes, Jesus encourages us to be the salt of the earth and the light to the world. Living the spirit of the Beatitudes we can be a blessing for all. As scripture scholar Brendan Byrne says: ‘People who are prepared to...
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Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope....
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The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (CSFN) have celebrated the commissioning of their new Provincial and Provincial Council....
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In his first monthly prayer intention video under a new format, Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful to pray frequently with the Word of God....
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Those of us who are believers are indeed happy, content, or blessed because we are in relationship with our God who accompanies us every inch of the way whatever the ups and downs of that way. ...
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A high-ranking Catholic leader is ratcheting up criticism of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and urging people of faith to be more vocal in calling out injustice. Responding to a sense of helplessness many people are feeling in the wake of violence at the hands of federal immigration officials,...
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No matter what our troubles, no matter what the state of our world, we draw hope and sustenance from the ideal vision of Isaiah in today’s first reading....
One of the last remaining enclosed monastic communities has accepted its newest member in a ceremony at the community’s new home in Kurmond, west of Sydney. The Tyburn community of nuns, otherwise known as the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre, welcomed Sr M. Juliana at a solemn ceremony of Temporary Profession on 17 January, in front of her family and friends. The...
When the Migrant Jubilee Cross arrived in Penrith on 5 January 2026, following the Feast of the Epiphany, it carried the prayers, memories, and hopes of migrant communities from across Australia, including those in the Diocese of Parramatta, one of the country’s most culturally diverse regions. ...
In today’s gospel from Matthew following upon the Beatitudes, Jesus encourages us to be the salt of the earth and the light to the world. Living the spirit of the Beatitudes we can be a blessing for all. As scripture scholar Brendan Byrne says: ‘People who are prepared to...
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope....
The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (CSFN) have celebrated the commissioning of their new Provincial and Provincial Council....
In his first monthly prayer intention video under a new format, Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful to pray frequently with the Word of God....
Those of us who are believers are indeed happy, content, or blessed because we are in relationship with our God who accompanies us every inch of the way whatever the ups and downs of that way. ...
A high-ranking Catholic leader is ratcheting up criticism of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and urging people of faith to be more vocal in calling out injustice. Responding to a sense of helplessness many people are feeling in the wake of violence at the hands of federal immigration officials,...
No matter what our troubles, no matter what the state of our world, we draw hope and sustenance from the ideal vision of Isaiah in today’s first reading....