Parish priest of St Brendan’s and St Michael’s, Fr Matthew Meagher. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. As a relatively new parish priest Fr Matthew Meagher has what you’d call a “good problem” on his hands—enthusiastic parishioners with more great ideas than he can action.  “People sometimes think that parishes in the inner west are small and dying The post Parish renewal in the inner west appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Father Rick Nagel at Sunday Mass on eve of National Eucharistic Congress. Photo: Marcus Middleton. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy has cometh in the morning,” as Catholics across the United States flocked to Sunday morning Mass, praying for unity and peace after Saturday afternoon’s assassination attempt on former US President and 2024 The post National Eucharistic Congress brings prayers of peace and unity to the United States appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

The term ‘quiet quitting’ first appeared in the social media a little over two years ago. A 17-second video clip that went viral on TikTok sparked a global debate about work especially amongst young, disaffected professionals. The online trend quickly morphed into a broader social phenomenon, with countless articles appearing in the mainstream media... The post HOMILY FOR SOLEMN MASS OF THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR B appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Fr Charbel Boustany, Fr Adrian Suyanto and Fr Likisone Tominiko were ordained in a packed St Mary’s Cathedral on 11 July. Photo: Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 “Thanks be to God for the gift of the Catholic priesthood!”  These heartfelt words from the newly-ordained Fr Adrian Suyanto on behalf of himself, Fr Charbel Boustany FFI The post Thanks be to God for our priests! appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

A recent article in Seek.com outlined the importance of a well-crafted job description for attracting suitable candidates and establishing expectations for the role.[i] According to the experts, a good j.d. must showcase the company, describe the critical functions and core responsibilities of the position, and specify qualifications and rewards. The post Homily for the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Mr Adrian Suyanto, Rev. Mr Likisone Tominiko and Rev. Br Charbel Boustany FFI, Memorial of St Benedict appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. Photo: Parousia Media American speaker Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers has no plans for sightseeing during his ninth visit down under since 2012, touring eight Sydney parishes in six days for a series of motivational Catholic talks.  “From my observations being here a number of times now is Australia’s experiencing some of the same The post US speakers keep coming because Sydney wants Jesus appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2023 This is the edited text of the homily given by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at the Mass for the Solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians, Year B, at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, 24 May 2024.  You’ve probably all heard of Siri, Alexa, Bixby and Google Assistant: in The post Helper of all humanity appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Young adults from St Felix Bankstown, All Saints Liverpool, St Joseph’s Moorebank and St Christopher’s Holsworthy come together for the inaugural Virtus Games. Photo: Supplied. Catholics in South-Western Sydney have taken their religious “virtues” to the sporting field as parish took on parish at the inaugural Virtus Games. Four churches came together for the brand-new The post Parish faces parish in first Virtus Games competition appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

The Catholic Church Down Under has caught the attention of the Catholic world as it experiences a powerful resurgence of faith. In the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia, a record number of 15,000 people filled the streets during the annual Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession, a number that has doubled over the last few years. “I can The post The Catholic world has taken notice of the Eucharistic revival in Sydney appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Your Beatitude, Ignatius Yousef III Cardinal Yonan, Syriac Catholic Patriarch of Antioch and all the East; Your Graces of the Syriac Catholic Church, Mor Basilius Georges Casmoussa, Apostolic Visitor in Australia & New Zealand, Mor Ephrem Yousif Abba, Archeparch of Baghdad and Mor Barnaba Yousif Habash, Eparch of the USA... The post SHORT REMARKS AT THE LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR THE SYRIAC CATHOLIC CHURCH appeared first on Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.