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Requiescat in Pace Fr David Catterall – A message from Bishop Brian Mascord

Requiescat in Pace Fr David Catterall – A message from Bishop Brian Mascord

Bishop Brian Mascord - July 8, 2025
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, With deep sadness and great hope in the promises of Christ, I write to share that Fr David John...
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A Message from Bishop Brian on the passing of Fr Davidanthony Davies

A Message from Bishop Brian on the passing of Fr Davidanthony Davies

Bishop Brian Mascord - July 8, 2025
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, It is with sadness that I share the news of the passing of Fr Davidanthony Davies, who died peacefully...
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A Message from Bishop Brian on the health of Fr David Catterall

A Message from Bishop Brian on the health of Fr David Catterall

Bishop Brian Mascord - July 7, 2025
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, With a heavy heart, I write to share a personal update about our beloved Fr David Catterall. Since his...
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St Mary MacKillop Parish Launches 10th Anniversary Year with Mass and Multicultural Fiesta

St Mary MacKillop Parish Launches 10th Anniversary Year with Mass and Multicultural Fiesta

Parish life, Bishop Brian Mascord - June 26, 2025
On Sunday 22 June, St Mary MacKillop Parish in Oran Park gathered in joyful thanksgiving to celebrate the first event marking its 10th anniversary as...
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Remembering Sr Hildegard Ryan OSB of Jamberoo Abbey

Remembering Sr Hildegard Ryan OSB of Jamberoo Abbey

Prayer, Religious life - June 20, 2025
Sr Hildegard Ryan osb of Jamberoo Abbey, NSW -  Benedictine Nun, musician, organist, companion, spiritual guide to 400 oblates, life-long learner, archivist, author, choir director,...
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Bishop Brian Mascord on the election of Pope Leo XIV

Bishop Brian Mascord on the election of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Brian Mascord - May 9, 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ. I join with you in...
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Bishop Brian Mascord on the passing of Pope Francis

Bishop Brian Mascord on the passing of Pope Francis

Bishop Brian Mascord - April 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness and profound gratitude that we in the Diocese of Wollongong mourn the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Today,...
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Remember Hope—Bishop Brian’s Easter message 2025

Remember Hope—Bishop Brian’s Easter message 2025

Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee, Bishop Brian Mascord - April 19, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5dFfM4Y5Tk “The Lord is truly risen, alleluia. To him be glory and power for all the ages of eternity, alleluia, alleluia.” ENTRANCE ANTIPHON, LUKE 25:34;...
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One Body in Christ: Chrism Mass 2025

One Body in Christ: Chrism Mass 2025

Bishop Brian Mascord - April 16, 2025
On the evening of Tuesday 15 April, clergy, religious, and the faithful from across the Diocese of Wollongong gathered at St Francis Xavier Cathedral for...
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