From the Bishop
The Bishop's Letter: The Word of God made flesh
I read a post-Easter homily that really stopped me in my tracks! The
author wrote that when Jesus appeared to His disciples on Easter Sunday,
He offered them "heaven's great absolution for the world's
sins", which He bore and confessed on the Cross. Absolution of the
sins of the world is a startling and penetrating insight into the
meaning of Christ's suffering and death. (MORE)
Questions bishops are asked: "General" and
"Particular" judgment
I am confused about the "General" and the
"Particular" judgment and what they mean. When exactly are we
judged by God, when we die, or when Christ comes again? (MORE)
Bishop Writings : Some changes in the way we celebrate Mass
On Pentecost Sunday, which this year falls on 11 May, Catholics
throughout Australia will be asked to make two minor changes in the
celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy: firstly, a change of posture;
secondly, a new gesture at the time of Holy Communion. (MORE)
Vatican II Documents: Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations):
Part V
ILast month I focussed on Chapter 3 of the Dogmatic
Constitution. This month I treat Chapter 4, which deals with the laity.
Be aware that Chapter 4 has a close relationship with the Decree on The
Apostolate of the Laity, Apostolicam Actuositatem, which further
develops it. (MORE)
General news
Youth offer a vision for the future
Last month, I was privileged to be among 100 delegates to the
2020 Youth Summit held in Canberra on 12-13 April. This gathering took
place one week before the much bigger 2020 Summit. (MORE)
WYD News
Wherever they go in their epic pilgrimage across Australia, the
symbols of World Youth Day 2008 - the Cross & Icon and an Indigenous
Message Stick - are catalysts for local faith communities to draw on the
unique character of their people and place. (MORE)
'Miss Debbie' retires after 37 years
Debbie Gordon, known to generations of preschoolers as
"Miss Debbie", has been a familiar face since 1971 at the Holy
Family Preschool, which was opened by the Schoenstatt Sisters in 1968. (MORE)
For the love of Morgan
When they bought their home in Cambridge Gardens, Anthony and
Jenny Bucco were preoccupied with juggling work, finances and home life
like many young families in the mortgage belt. (MORE)
Life membership recognises over 15 years of service
That the daughter of a family with strong Scottish Presbyterian
roots should find herself a practising Catholic is a surprise to Nola
Buck. (MORE)
Joustabout: A Mothers' Day Thought
"Hi Mum, I left your present in Ian's car when he gave me a
lift home last night. But I did get this cool card." Well, it is
the thought that counts I console myself, whilst tearing open said
envelope with serenely smiling, good grace. (MORE)
News from our Catholic schools (MORE)
Campion Challenge - game on!
Students at Cerdon College, Merrylands, are looking forward to
defending the title of Campion Knowledge Challenge Champions when they
compete with other Parramatta diocesan schools in the 2nd Campion
Knowledge Challenge. (MORE)
Mothers' Day gift
This month on Mothers' Day why not give your mum a gift that
will give twice? At Catholic Mission's Gift Registry you can shop for
your mum online and at the same time help people in the developing
world. (MORE)
Course focuses on Tribunal ministry
Last month, 27 participants attended the final session of the
current Institute of Tribunal Practice Course. This session of the
two-year course was conducted over two weeks at St Joseph's Centre for
Reflective Living at Baulkham Hills. (MORE)
Commissioning and Commencement Mass for Institute for Mission
On 8 February, about 300 people gathered in St Patrick's
Cathedral in Parramatta to celebrate the achievement of graduating
students of the Institute for Mission and to ask for the blessing on 61
students, their families and the Institute's staff. The occasion also
marked the beginning of the study year for new and continuing students
and staff. (MORE)
Future bright with Catholic super fund
A long and active retirement is something that many people are
looking forward to. And the dream of many pre-retirees is to be able to
live comfortably and securely. (MORE)
New member of Vincentian family
The commissioning of a new conference of charity of the St
Vincent de Paul Society took place on Sunday 6 April at a Mass
celebrated by Fr Paul Venticinque, parish priest of Blessed John XXlll
Parish, Stanhope Gardens.
(MORE)
Ecumenical panel discussion
A panel discussion on the latest agreed statement of the
Australian Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue (AustARC), entitled Why The
Church?, proved an interesting and lively affair. (MORE)
Giving back to the Church
In the past 29 years, Catholic Church Insurances has returned in
excess of $188 million to further the mission of the Catholic Church.
(MORE)
Capuchin students 'Unite for Renewal'
Eight student Capuchin Friars gathered at the Capuchin Friars Conference
and Retreat Centre at Plumpton recently for "Uniting for
Renewal". (MORE)
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