GIVING UP AND TAKING UP | Bishop-elect Brian Mascord's Lenten Message 2018
Bishop Peter Ingham's message on the release of the Royal Commission final report
Click here to download a PDF copy of Bishop Ingham's message.
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has today...
Bishop Peter Inghams Homily for Rev Victor Vincent's Ordination
Fr John Joseph Therry, our pioneer priest, claims our respect based on a somewhat unglamorous, yet quite real basis, he claims our respect because he came, and he remained.
On the foundations prepared by lay people (1788-1820), John Joseph Therry our first officially...
Bishop Peter Ingham's Homily at the National Police Remembrance Day Service 2017
Welcome to St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral for the 2017 National Police Remembrance Day Service.
I think it would be agreed that loyalty, discipline and courage are virtues that are required in you who are Police officers who take your profession...
Caring for those who have cared for us - Bishop's Annual Appeal 2017
Statement by Bishop Peter Ingham on the change in the definition of marriage
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says about people of same-sex attraction, “They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided.” (CCC, para 2358)
Statement by Bishop Peter Ingham on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017
My Dear Parishioners
I invite you to sign a petition against the “Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017” in the NSW State Parliament. If this Bill is passed, it will send a message that we as a society have abandoned our deep human commitment not...
Bishop Peter Ingham's Homily at the Chrism Mass 2017
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD A PDF COPY OF BISHOP INGHAM'S HOMILY AT THE CHRISM MASS
As we gather for the Mass of the Holy Oils this year, as every year, we...
The Sacrifice of Jesus and the ANZACS | Bishop Peter's Easter Message 2017
Over the course of the next two weeks many Australians will be celebrating two solemn memorials: Good Friday and ANZAC Day. Don’t disconnect them, both are inextricably linked. In the Gospels, Jesus calls us his friends proclaiming, “A man can have no greater love...
Bishop Peter Ingham's Homily at the Catholic Schools Week Education Mass
My Dear Friends
As you settle back into your attitude of defensive repose at the start of the homily, I am reminded of a couple of quotes I once saw. One said, "we, preachers don't talk in our sleep – we talk in other people's sleep." Another said, "If...
Bishop Peter Ingham's Lenten Message 2017 - "Millstone or Milestone?"
Bishop Peter Ingham's Video Pastoral Message on the Royal Commission's Final Hearing on the Catholic Church
My Dear People
When I became a priest so many years ago, it was God’s love for me and, in turn, my love for people that inspired me...
Bishop Peter Ingham's Statement on the Royal Commission's Final Hearing on the Catholic Church
My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ
The final hearing involving the Catholic Church at the Royal Commission Into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse commences this coming Monday, 6 February 2017, and will run for three weeks.
Bishop Peter Ingham's Homily at the Lakeside Annual Memorial Mass
In one of the Peanut’s comics, Charlie Brown and his best friend, Linus, are next to each other gazing down at a sapling. “It’s a beautiful little tree, isn’t it?” remarks Charlie Brown. “Yes, it is,” says Linus, who is wearing his...
Rest in Peace Fr Vince Whiteman
My Brothers and Sisters
Fr Vince Whiteman, a priest of our Diocese, aged 81 years and ordained in 1963, entered eternal life at 7.20 am on Sunday 6 November 2016. Vince died peacefully. His first-cousin, Sr Marea Ross RSJ, was with him. As a faithful servant of Christ, Vince, in his...
Halloween – Ghoulish or Godly?
Halloween is growing in popularity but its roots are lost on most people. It is observed on 31 October, the "een" or "eve" of All...
Bishop Peter Ingham's Homily for Marriage Anniversaries Mass 2016
Gospel Reading: Luke 16:1-13
You cannot be slaves both of God and of money.
The cunning steward who was only looking after himself was praised, not for his dishonesty, but for being shrewd. Jesus wants us to be clever and shrewd about what really...
Statement on the Forum organised by the Australian Family Association
I am aware there has been some discussion about the proposed forum to be held on 14 June 2016 at West Wollongong, as organised by the Australian Family Association (AFA) – some in support of the forum and some expressing concerns.
It is my understanding that the Parish Priest of...
Bicentennial Anniversary of The Appin Massacre - Bishop Peter Ingham
Bicentennial Anniversary
The Appin Massacre – 17 April 1816
Honouring the Dharawal People who were massacred on 17 April 1816
Diocesan Education Mass 2016 - Bishop Peter Ingham's Homily
As you all well know, Catholic Schools Week helps us and the wider community to reflect on what our Catholic Schools mean to the 20,000 students and their parents, as well as to the Church in our Diocese.
The full impact of Catholic schooling in our country is seen in the 750,000...
Parishes & Clergy
Parishes and Mass times
Macarthur [Western] [Eastern]
Illawarra [North] [South]
South Coast
Southern Highlands
Chaplains & Groups
Clergy: Bishop | Priests | Deacon
