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Lectio Divina in the Benedictine Tradition

July 18, 2025 Lectio Divina in the Benedictine Tradition

Retreat, Event archive
Join Sr Antonia Curtis OSB and Oblate Libby Denny for a peaceful weekend of prayer, teaching, and spiritual renewal as we explore the ancient and...
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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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Funeral arrangements for Fr David Catterall

Funeral arrangements for Fr David Catterall

Clergy - July 15, 2025
With faith in the resurrection and deep gratitude for the life and priestly ministry of Fr David John Catterall, we share the details of his...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day Celebration

July 13, 2025 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day Celebration

Mass, Parish life, Event archive
Join us for our Annual Feast Day Celebration as we honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Mass and a vibrant multicultural fiesta. This special...
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The Light: Ignite Conference 2025

July 10, 2025 The Light: Ignite Conference 2025

Young Adults, Youth & Young Adults Events, Vocations, Event archive
Every year, Ignite Youth hosts one of Australia’s most powerful Catholic youth conferences. Ignite Conference draws together a network of high schoolers, young adults, ministry...
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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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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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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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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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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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Foundations: Empowering Leadership (Wollongong & Zoom)

July 2, 2025 Foundations: Empowering Leadership (Wollongong & Zoom)

Come & See Go & Make, Event archive, Adult formation
“We can’t do parish renewal alone. No one person has all the gifts and strengths needed to single-handedly lead, let alone transform, a parish. There...
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