Dear readers and subscribers of Catholic Outlook,
As we come towards the end of 2025, Catholic Outlook will be taking a break from 25 December until 19 January 2026.
During this period, there will be no new articles published. The daily e-newsletter will commence again in 2026.
We have selected our ‘Best of 2025’ articles for you to enjoy.
From all of us at Catholic Outlook, we wish you a blessed Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
February:
Red Mass for legal profession celebrates God’s vision of justice
March:
A Loving Farewell to Deacon Rodrigo Rupac
‘Soul of the Building’: Funeral Mass pays tribute to beloved Facilities Manager
Bishop Vincent’s address 50 years after the Vietnam War: A personal journey
April:
Why parishes have a big role in stopping elder abuse
Parramatta Iftar Dinner promotes unity in troubled times
Not Alone: How Women’s Ministry is Bringing Faith to Life
Giving hope to women seeking shelter
“There’s No Part of You That God Rejects”: Holy Thursday in a Prison Chapel
Solemn Mass for Pope Francis: Honouring a humble Pope of the people
Br Mark O’Connor’s Sign of Hope and Grace reflections following Pope Francis’ death and the election of Pope Leo XIV:
- Letter 1 – https://catholicoutlook.org/signs-of-hope-and-grace-reflections-from-rome-at-a-time-of-transition/
May:
From finance to faith: Catholic Care’s prison chaplain shares personal journey of faith and service
Rouse Hill Parish celebrates a decade of faith, growth and community spirit
Many Nations, One Church: African Catholics Celebrate in Unity
Liturgical ministers celebrated at annual Diocesan Commissioning Mass
June:
Mt Druitt Parish celebrates 60 years of faith, family, and fraternity with First Nations peoples
St Aidan’s Rooty Hill farewells retiring Parish Priest Fr Alan Layt
The lightbulb moment that set Fr Chris del Rosario on a course for Rome
Cranebrook Parish embraces new shepherd, Fr Abraham
The FaithFeed ECHO: Empowering youth leaders in today’s Church
July:
Student leaders tackle the future of AI
An outpouring of faith and gratitude for Maria Nguyen
Vale Fr Tim Hogan: a priest ‘tested in the furnace’ and found worthy
Sr Ailsa Mackinnon: the surfing sister who remains a servant of hope
‘A culture of encounter’: Clergy Conference strengthens bonds of brotherhood
A New Tradition in Faith and Devotion at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wentworthville
August:
Mauricio López Oropeza: the Church needs to participate in people’s struggles
New chapter begins for Luddenham-Warragamba Parish with Fr Shinto Francis
Beacons of Hope: Honouring the Dedicated Service of Parishioners
Baptisms on a ship’s deck, swords at a wedding: the life of a Navy Chaplain
First Anniversary of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan: the beginning of our journey
Vale Greg Whitby AM, former Executive Director of Catholic Education
September:
809 years of life celebrated at Holy Family Services: a tribute to faith, courage and joy
Sing a new song! School holiday choir voices fill St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta
Carlo Acutis’ family gather in Rome to witness son becoming saint
Cardinal Chow inspires Western Sydney with message of bridge building
‘I am part of a whole’: the truth that carried Qwayne through her Master’s
Pilgrim leader, Rachael Kama celebrates with Pope Leo on his birthday
End of an era: Good Samaritan Sisters farewelled from Blue Mountains
‘One Mind, One Heart’: 30 Years of Augustinians at Holy Spirit, St Clair
Live and share faith boldly: 40 adults receive Sacrament of Confirmation
October:
Helping couples discover the heavenly purpose in marriage
Altar serving ministry nourishing the community
Migrants find refuge in St Clair Parish community
‘Proud of his example’: Diocese of Parramatta celebrates PNG’s first saint Peter To Rot
November:
An Echo of ‘I Do’: 100 Couples Renew Their Wedding Vows at St Patrick’s Cathedral
St Luke’s opens doors to growing Catholic community in Marsden Park
Heralds of the Good News recognised at annual Mass
Fr John McSweeney installed as Parish Priest of new seven-church parish
Book captures essential history of St Patrick’s Cathedral blaze
St Oliver Plunkett Parish celebrates 50 years of faith and community
Ten years of LIFTED Live celebrated in Parra!
Pope honours Lalor Park parishioner for 70 years of service
Hundreds gather to honour Greg Whitby at special Memorial Mass
December:
International food festival draws hundreds to Merrylands Parish
Parramatta youth pilgrims shine at ACYF in Melbourne
“Driving force” of parishes recognised for their service
Seminarians deepen their commitment with vows for Admission to Candidacy
‘Like one of God’s apostles’: St Marys parishioners get ready to farewell their beloved priest
