Belonging & Community

The people of God, the Church, continues Jesus' invitation to be welcome, to come and see.

Ten tips for marriage preparation

The celebration of Marriage is not just a religious ceremony. A marriage between two Christians is a sacrament, which means it is an encounter with Jesus Christ...

10 Things to Consider for Planning the Celebration of Marriage (in the Catholic Church) by Fr Rick Hilgartner, Associate Director, USCCB Secretariat of Divine Worship 1. Marriage is a...

Becoming Catholic

Find out more about our community life and how people come to belong.

Or find out more? Have you been hungering for more in life, and are attracted to the Catholic faith? Are you coming to believe in Jesus Christ and his great love for you, and are wanting to find...

Been away? Welcome Back!

If you have been away, you might want to know how you can reconnect.

"Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he...

What we believe

The people of God, the Church, is the Body of Christ in the world.
We are called to celebrate and serve one another and our world in a unique way.

Reflecting on Belonging and Community "I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure." This passionate quote comes from Eric Liddell, a devout...

Time to Pray

Click to spend some time in prayer with God.
We are offered life in Christ, what better way to belong! Also pray for community here.

Sometimes we can feel alone or that we just don't fit in. The need may be for companionship, a listening ear, or a quiet hug. What does God offer us in our aloneness? Even if we are connected in...

Encounters in faith

Click for the special ways God offers belonging and community in the Church (our sacramental life).

While God is present in our hearts, in our world, in all cultures and religions, and in the life of our Church, Catholics believe there are a number of special ways of experiencing God. These are...

Jesus Offers

Jesus welcomed rich and poor, men and women, children, and people of all races and religions. He dined with them and invited them to share in his life.

Jesus was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you." But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it." Luke...

Parishes & Clergy

Parishes and Mass times
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South Coast
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Chaplains & Groups
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