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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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Catechist retreat | Prayer

Catechist retreat | Prayer

Retreat, CCD, Adult formation - May 1, 2023
  We are looking forward to what will be an excellent retreat this year that will focus on St Teresa of Avila's teaching on prayer,...
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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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