Bearers of Christ's Love

Who we are

We exist to make Jesus known and loved in the Illawarra, Macarthur, Southern Highlands and  Shoalhaven.

In discovering the saving love of God, we have a passion for sharing that love.
Our prayer and worship unites us with Jesus and with each other, empowering us to be bearers of Christ’s love.

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Welcome home

"My prayer is that, in our diocese, you encounter and share the love and mercy of the Father, accompanied by a loving community of believers." - Bishop Brian

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Get away from it all

Immersing yourself in a quiet setting can provide the ideal environment for you to focus your attention on listening to God.

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Always connected

CatholicCare provides community services, supporting people to overcome life's challenges, thrive in their relationships, build positive futures and flourish.

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Lighting the way

In our Catholic schools, our students encounter Jesus through an inclusive, holistic and authentic Catholic education.

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A safe community

We are committed to developing and maintaining a safe culture for both children and adults across all areas and activities in the diocese.

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Triumph: Lenten Program 2023 sold out! PDF digital download now available!

Our Triumph—Lenten Program 2023 books and Triple CD Resources have all sold out, so we are now making the book available as a PDF Digital Download and the Triple CD Resource available as an MP3 Digital Download for credit card purchases only (one license copy per purchase). After you have placed your order, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to download your copies. A big thank you to all our wonderful and loyal customers for supporting our program in record numbers!

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Latest news

Mary Ellen Bland—Campbelltown Local Woman of the Year 2023

Mary Ellen Bland—Campbelltown Local Woman of the Year 2023

International Women's Day, Parish life - March 8, 2023
We celebrate International Women's Day this year by highlighting the faithfulness and contribution of our very own Mary Ellen Bland who has just been named...
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Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey | Pope Francis’ Lenten message 2023

Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey | Pope Francis’ Lenten message 2023

Lent 2023, Pope Francis - February 20, 2023
Dear brothers and sisters! The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke all recount the episode of the Transfiguration of Jesus. There we see the Lord’s...
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Requiescat in pace Cardinal George Pell

Requiescat in pace Cardinal George Pell

Bishop Brian Mascord - January 11, 2023
My sisters and brothers in Christ In solidarity with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, I invite you to pray for the repose of the soul of...
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Requiem Masses for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Requiem Masses for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI, Parish life, Bishop Brian Mascord - January 4, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjNaNSYJWGI Bishop Brian Mascord is inviting us all to gather as a diocesan community to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Pope Benedict...
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Bishop Brian Mascord’s Christmas Message 2022

Bishop Brian Mascord’s Christmas Message 2022

Christmas, Bishop Brian Mascord - December 20, 2022
My sisters and brothers in Christ and to all people of goodwill in the Diocese of Wollongong, Grace, peace, and a very happy Christmas to...
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Pastoral statement by Bishop Brian Mascord

Pastoral statement by Bishop Brian Mascord

Professional standards and safeguarding, Bishop Brian Mascord - December 16, 2022
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ I write to you with information regarding Fr Ron Peters. On Friday 16 December 2022, in a judgement handed...
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Events

Catholic Family Camping Weekend | 19–21 May 2023

Catholic Family Camping Weekend | 19–21 May 2023

Family, Retreat, Parish life, Adult formation - May 19, 2023
We're thrilled to announce the Called to Holiness: Catholic Family Camping Weekend, which will be held on 19-21 May 2023 at Wooglemai Catholic Camping Facility/...
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Divine Mercy Sunday at St Columbkille’s Corrimal

Divine Mercy Sunday at St Columbkille’s Corrimal

Parish life - April 16, 2023
Come and join us at St Columbkille's Corrimal to celebrate the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday (16 April 2023). The celebration starts at 1:30pm with...
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Good Friday – Taize around the Cross

Good Friday – Taize around the Cross

Parish life - April 7, 2023
  Taizé prayer is characterized by simplicity, repetition, and contemplation. The prayer service typically includes chants that are sung repetitively, with the intention of creating...
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Chrism Mass 2023

Chrism Mass 2023

Diocesan Liturgical Event, Parish life - April 4, 2023
The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year before Easter by the people of God in cathedrals all over the world. This liturgical event is both...
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St Columbkille’s Retreat Afternoon – St Michael the Archangel

St Columbkille’s Retreat Afternoon – St Michael the Archangel

Mass, Retreat, Parish life - April 1, 2023
Fr Patrick Vaughan hosts a retreat afternoon on the first Saturday of every month, where people can come together for prayer and fellowship. Everyone is...
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Consecrated Life Weekend: Discernment Retreat

Consecrated Life Weekend: Discernment Retreat

Vocations, Retreat, Parish life - March 25, 2023
An opportunity for single women aged 16-35 to come and listen for the voice of Jesus, ask questions and experience prayer, talks, sisterhood and times...
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Mass times finder and parish giving on the go with the new DOW App!

Did you know you can set up your parish giving on the new DOW App? It only takes a couple of minutes and then you have full control of your regular and one-off giving to first, second and special parish collections. The App also has an amazing diocesan Mass times finder, daily Mass readings, upcoming diocesan news and events, and links to other important diocesan media and resources. Download now!

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Diocese’s Mass for You at Home on national television

The diocese’s weekly television production in partnership with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference of Mass for You at Home (MFYAH) broadcasts around the country on Network Ten (6am) and Foxtel’s Aurora Channel 173 (10am) each Sunday morning. It is then available to watch on demand on Network Ten’s streaming platform 10play.com.au and the new MFYAH website massforyou.com.au where you can also subscribe to the MFYAH YouTube channel.

This important ministry reaches into people’s homes, hospital beds and prison cells, inviting them to pray along with the priests and other ministers. If you are able to support Mass for You at Home through prayer, promotion or financial support, see below link.

View mass readingsSUPPORT MFYAHOTHER DIOCESAN ONLINE MASSES

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Calling all business women and men!

Catholic Business Connections (CBC) is an opportunity for business women and men in our diocese (active and retired) who share common values, to network and engage with each other and leaders representing the diocese. CBC gathers three times a year for lunch and to listen to guest speakers chosen to inspire with their unique story and share how they relate their work and spiritual life experience to the context of living in a modern world. Members are also invited to attend Bishop Brian’s End of Year Thank You Gathering

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Behind the scenes with Mass for You at Home

Ever wondered how Mass for You at Home is made? Check out this behind the scenes featurette on the vision behind the ministry and the making of Mass for You at Home including interviews with viewers, the makers of Mass for You at Home from the Diocese of Wollongong, and our very own Bishop Brian Mascord.