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The Diocese of Parramatta’s annual Bishop Vincent Vatican II Lecture invites Church leaders and the wider community to explore the ongoing relevance of Vatican II. Each year, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, and guest speakers reflect on the Council’s vision for dialogue, renewal, and mission. ...
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One “meme” video showed Pope Leo XIV in papal finery. His Holiness declared that “woke” meant waking up to others’ suffering and that Christians should speak out in the face of injustice....
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In our fractured world, we need missionaries who build bridges instead of fortresses. We need Christians who view cultural difference as a revelation rather than a problem....
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Blessedness does not reside in power, possessions, successes or achievements. Rather, it is to be found in a heart open to love, to give, to care, to enhance the lives of others even to the point of dying for the ones we love....
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Scriptures this Sunday provide us with a valuable lesson of finding hope in despair, discovering strength in vulnerability and discerning God’s way in the unexpected. ...
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A new course for disengaged high school students is helping young people rediscover the joy of learning, thanks to a partnership between Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and Nepean Community College. ...
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Laughter, song, and the scent of hot soup filled St John XXIII Catholic Church in Glenwood-Stanhope Gardens. Children skipped between pews, grandparents smiled from the back rows, and young people raised their voices in worship. It wasn’t just a gathering – it was a celebration of hope come alive. ...
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Qwayne Guevara has recently completed a Master’s degree at the Clough School of Theology and Ministry, Boston College, in the US.
This is a reflection on her time at Boston College....
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This Sunday, the Word of God presents us with a call to discipleship and mission. We are called not to conquer and dominate but to infuse the world with the all-embracing love of God, shown in the life of Jesus. There is no other path for us believers than...