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Going to Central Australia enabled Diocesan seminarian Menard Gaspi to be open to new experiences and getting involved with the people there – getting to know their backgrounds and their stories. ...
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For Menard Gaspi and Macky Amores, who are both studying at the Holy Spirit Seminary in Harris Park, learning to become a Catholic priest involves so much more than being well-versed in the teachings of the Bible. ...
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Many of us are blessed to experience the joy, expectation, and love that Christmas brings. However, it can also be a lonely and distressing time, especially if you’re in hospital. ...
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When Yvonne Turner joined Catholic Care as a lay chaplain in 2022, she embarked upon one of the most rewarding journeys of her life. As part of our Bishop’s Christmas Appeal, supporting the ministry of chaplaincy, we spoke to Yvonne about her vocation. ...
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Starting out as a volunteer with the pastoral care team at Canberra Hospital in 2018, Abraham was drawn to helping people in their moments of need from a very early age, following a personal encounter of God’s love in 2008....
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Many of us are blessed to experience the joy, expectation and love that Christmas brings. However, it can also be a lonely and distressing time, especially if you’re in hospital....
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Fr Arthur Cook was barely 10 when he first felt called to the priesthood. And while it became stronger with each year, he dismissed it for 12 years.
Still to this day, more than 50 years on, Fr Cook knew it was what God wanted him to do....
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When a priest retires from official duties, it’s important that we don’t forget them. As well as making sure their health and wellbeing are looked after, many need medical assistance and transport to activities that help them to maintain vital social connections....
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A friendly presence by a qualified social worker at the Aboriginal Catholic Care Centre at Emerton in Western Sydney provided just the link Adam* needed to reach out for support and end his long-term experience of homelessness. ...