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In the Catholic Church, of course, we have much painful experience to remember. Moving accounts of the lasting harm done by people representing the Church to survivors of abuse and to their families constantly keep it before our attention....
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In the Diocese of Parramatta, safeguarding underpins all that we do, so that everyone in our parishes, agencies, ministries and church groups can thrive. ...
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In the Christian tradition St Francis has long been the model of a commitment to simple living and of attention to nature. He saw the world of nature with all its rich connections as more than something out there to pray for....
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As we observe this World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, we are once again invited to contemplate the gift of life and to cherish the earth that sustains it, for they are tangible ways of offering praise to our Creator....
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This is a practical intention – we all need water to live and many wealthy businesses compete with local farmers to use water for industry. Water is political. For human beings, however, water is more than a commodity....
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Hospitality is a Catholic instinct – the belief that every person who walks through the door carries a dignity worth honouring....
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If homelessness becomes your way of life you will suffer the unkindest cut of all. People will say that you prefer to be homeless and will pity you, or drive you off the streets. Without a home you will find yourself stripped of respect....
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Unlike many priests today, who come to the priesthood after first embarking on another career, Fr Michael Gathuku’s journey began at school, and continued almost uninterrupted until he graduated from the seminary as a young man. ...
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As our parishes welcome new arrivals into their midst, there is a consistent, almost unspoken process of walking together, with four different aspects shaping our pastoral approach and care towards migrants and new arrivals....
In the Catholic Church, of course, we have much painful experience to remember. Moving accounts of the lasting harm done by people representing the Church to survivors of abuse and to their families constantly keep it before our attention....
In the Diocese of Parramatta, safeguarding underpins all that we do, so that everyone in our parishes, agencies, ministries and church groups can thrive. ...
In the Christian tradition St Francis has long been the model of a commitment to simple living and of attention to nature. He saw the world of nature with all its rich connections as more than something out there to pray for....
As we observe this World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, we are once again invited to contemplate the gift of life and to cherish the earth that sustains it, for they are tangible ways of offering praise to our Creator....
This is a practical intention – we all need water to live and many wealthy businesses compete with local farmers to use water for industry. Water is political. For human beings, however, water is more than a commodity....
Hospitality is a Catholic instinct – the belief that every person who walks through the door carries a dignity worth honouring....
If homelessness becomes your way of life you will suffer the unkindest cut of all. People will say that you prefer to be homeless and will pity you, or drive you off the streets. Without a home you will find yourself stripped of respect....
Unlike many priests today, who come to the priesthood after first embarking on another career, Fr Michael Gathuku’s journey began at school, and continued almost uninterrupted until he graduated from the seminary as a young man. ...
As our parishes welcome new arrivals into their midst, there is a consistent, almost unspoken process of walking together, with four different aspects shaping our pastoral approach and care towards migrants and new arrivals....