Articles in Category: News in brief

15 May 2012

News in Brief 129

WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO BECOME A CATHOLIC PRIEST?
Here is one priest’s answer to that question:
“I became a priest because I felt Jesus calling me to this special vocation. Jesus calls me still. ...

10 May 2012

News in Brief 128

LEADING THE ASSEMBLY
Workshop for Cantors, Accompanists and Voice Trainers will be held on Sunday, 17 June 2012 from 1.00pm – 4.00pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church, Bendooley Street, Bowral. Cantors, accompanists and voice ...

01 May 2012

News in Brief 127

RCIA COORDINATORS’ & MINISTRIES GATHERING & WORKSHOP
will be held on Thursday, 17 May 2012, 10.30am – 2.00pm at Xavier Centre, Bellambi. RCIA coordinators and others involved in the RCIA ministry are invited to attend ...

24 April 2012

News in Brief 126

PRAYING THAT WE HEAR GOD’S CALL
Today, we celebrate the 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The Church around the world invites you to pray for those you might know who are discerning, or people ...

18 April 2012

News in Brief 125

ARE YOU WILLING TO SERVE GOD’S PEOPLE?
Who is God calling you to be?
Priesthood offers a fulfilling way of life. Has the thought ever stirred in your heart? For help in discerning whether ...

11 April 2012

News in Brief 124

NOMINATIONS CALLED FOR DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL
Our Diocesan Pastoral Plan, Bearers of Christ’s Love, calls for the re-establishment of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. The Diocesan Pastoral Council considers the pastoral questions of our day and ...

29 March 2012

News in Brief 123

YOUTH MINISTRY ESSENTIALS. 21-22 April & 19-20 May
Youth Ministry Essentials is an exciting, intensive training program for those involved in ministry with young people. Facilitated by Catholic Youth Ministry Brisbane, the program is open ...

23 March 2012

News in Brief 122

RCIA – Palm Sunday Retreat for Elect and Candidates.
The annual retreat is being held on Sunday, 1 April 2012 at St Mary’s Towers, 415 Douglas Park Drive, Douglas Park from 11.00am - 4.00pm. ...

07 March 2012

News in Brief 120

CHOIR FOR CHRISM MASS.
This year the Chrism Mass will be held at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, Wollongong on Wednesday, 4 April 2012 at 7.30pm. There will be a choir rehearsal beginning at 6.30pm ...

01 March 2012

News in Brief 119

SPIRIT ALIVE! DIOCESAN MINISTRY FESTIVAL – SAVE THE DATE!
You are invited to join the Diocese on Saturday, 26 May 2012 at John Therry Catholic High School, Rosemeadow to celebrate the many gifts and ...

15 February 2012

News in Brief 118

VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD. Have you ever thought about becoming a priest? For help in discerning whether this is for you, visit dow.org.au/diocese/vocations-to-priesthood or contact Continue Reading ...

09 February 2012

News in Brief 117

LENTEN RENEWAL: “STARTING AFRESH FROM CHRIST”,
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, Campbelltown Catholic Club, 10.00am – 1.00pm followed by lunch. Professor van Thanh Nguyen SVD will be the keynote speaker and will reflect on our ...

01 February 2012

News in Brief 116

LENTEN RENEWAL: “STARTING AFRESH FROM CHRIST”,
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, Campbelltown Catholic Club, 10.00am – 1.00pm followed by lunch. Professor van Thanh Nguyen SVD will be the keynote speaker and will reflect on our ...

28 January 2012

News in Brief 115

PLANNING THE YEAR AHEAD – PPC IN-SERVICE.
Saturday, 11 February 2012. 9.30am – 1.00pm. NEW LOCATION: Meeting Room, Xavier Centre, 2 Bond St, Bellambi.
2012 will be an exciting year. Share in this opportunity ...

04 January 2012

News in Brief 114

PLANNING THE YEAR AHEAD – PPC IN-SERVICE.
Saturday, 11 February 2012. 9.30am -1.00pm, Catholic Church Offices, 86-88 Market St, Wollongong. 2012 will be an exciting year. Share in this opportunity to engage with other ...

15 December 2011

News in Brief 113

PICK UP YOUR DIOCESAN MAGAZINE: JOURNEY.
Featured in this 28-page issue (free of charge) is news from the Australian Bishops’ visit to Rome; the finalist artwork from the Catholic schools art competition; latest update ...

08 December 2011

News in Brief 112

KIMBERLEY CATHOLIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE. URGENTLY WANTED: VOLUNTEER WORKERS.
The Diocese of Broome, WA, requires volunteers to assist with the work of the local Church on Aboriginal Missions. There are various important voluntary tasks: administration, ...

02 December 2011

News in Brief 111

DIOCESAN CHOIR FOR ORDINATION MASS.
If you would like to be part of the Choir to perform at the Ordination Mass of Geoffrey Allen and Duane Fernandez on Saturday, 17 December 2011 please advise ...

25 November 2011

News in Brief 110

DIOCESAN CHOIR FOR ORDINATION MASS. 
If you would like to be part of the Choir to perform at the Ordination Mass of Geoffrey Allen and Duane Fernandez on Saturday, 17 December 2011 please advise Jane ...