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People of all ages and backgrounds join the Catholic family every year. Why?
If you are seeking more, why not consider the invitation offered by Jesus Christ?

Whether you are unsure about God, believe in Jesus Christ, or are looking for something more, our Catholic faith offers an opportunity to search a little deeper.
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Journey 38 - Winter 2009

The Winter 2009 edition of Journey features Bishop Peter's article on the Media, the journey of the Cross and Icon to Rome, the change in the name of ...

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News in Brief 20

THINKING ABOUT DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD
weekend will be held at Gerringong from 31 July to 2 August (5.30pm Friday to 11.00am Sunday). Conducted by the Wollongong Vocations Office, it is ...

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Jesus. All about life

Jesus_Full-Colour_ReverseJesus - All about life (JAAL) Campaign is a 6-week prime-time media campaign aimed at reaching 90% of a city ...

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Strangers at your door

They knock politely. You answer and find well-groomed, friendly faces. They inquire about your religious beliefs, and nod earnestly as you explain. But then... though it seems a warm, sincere conversation, ...

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News in Brief 19

NAIDOC ECUMENICAL LITURGY.
All parishioners are invited to attend the annual NAIDOC Ecumenical Liturgy to be held at St Thomas More Parish, Acacia Avenue, Ruse on Sunday, 5 July ...

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New Bishop for Sale Diocese

Pope Benedict has appointed Bishop Christopher Prowse the eighth Bishop of Sale, succeeding Bishop Jeremiah Coffey who retired on 2 Jan 2008. Bishop Prowse was born in East Melbourne on 14 ...

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Inauguration of the Year for Priests

Inauguration of The Year of the Priest in the Diocese of Wollongong
St John Vianney's Church, Fairy Meadow 18 June 2009

Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)

In nineteenth century France, the railway ...

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News in Brief 18

FORMING GENEROUS HEARTS – IN THE SPIRIT OF VATICAN II
presented by international guest speaker, Leisa Anslinger who will explore principles of parish life that lead to living discipleship ...

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Prayer for today

  • Prayer for enlightenment

    Gracious God, Source of all life,
    by our baptism you call us by name
    and invite us to fullness of life in you.
    Bless each of us as we respond
    to your call to follow the Son.
    May we encourage and support one another in discerning and living out our Christian vocation.
    Help us to…

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  • Lord Jesus Christ,
    You have said that you are the way, the truth and the life.
    Do not allow us to stray from you, who are the way;
    not to distrust you who are the truth;
    nor to rest in anything other than you, who are the life.

    Desiderius Erasmus (15th century)

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  • Almighty God by whose mercy
    my life has continued for another year,
    I pray that, as my years increase,
    my sins may not increase.
    As age advances, let me become more open,
    more faithful and more trusting in you.
    Let me not be distracted by lesser things from what is truly important.
    And if I become infirm as I grow…

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  • Grant Us Your Peace

    O Lord, my God, grant us your peace:
    already, indeed, you have made us rich in all things!
    Give us that peace of being at rest,
    that sabbath peace,
    the peace which knows no end.

    St Augustine

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