ascension

  • Bishop Vincent’s Homily: The Ascension 2025

    The Word of God focuses on the mission of the Church as the expression of the living power of the risen Jesus. The Ascension marks a watershed moment for his disciples. There is no idle looking up at the sky as he is withdrawn from them. Rather, as the...
  • Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: The Ascension, 1 June 2025

    On this feast of the Ascension, we hear both the conclusion of Luke’s gospel and the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles. Written by the same author, these two passages provide us with the link between the two books. It’s the moment when the apostles are asked, ‘Why...
  • Homily: Ordination of Deacon George Bryan

    Deacon George Bryan was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Parramatta by Most Rev Peter A Comensoli, Bishop of Broken Bay on Sunday 8 May at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. The Homily was given by Very Rev Peter G Williams, Diocesan Administrator, Diocese of Parramatta. A full photo...