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The Diocese of Wollongong begins the Jubilee year as Pilgrims of Hope

The Diocese of Wollongong begins the Jubilee year as Pilgrims of Hope

Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee, Bishop Brian Mascord - January 1, 2025
On December 29, 2024, the Diocese of Wollongong gathered in joyful unity to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope. The celebration at St...
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Bishop Brian Mascord’s Christmas Message 2024

Bishop Brian Mascord’s Christmas Message 2024

Christmas 2024, Bishop Brian Mascord - December 20, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVqrIJIURz0 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ On this Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord—the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ—I wish you and...
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A New Chapter for the Diocese of Broome

A New Chapter for the Diocese of Broome

Australian bishops - October 15, 2024
Image by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Timothy Norton SVD as the New Bishop of Broome. The Diocese of Wollongong celebrates...
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Spanish Catholic Community Celebrates Fr John Pickering’s 85th Birthday

Spanish Catholic Community Celebrates Fr John Pickering’s 85th Birthday

Prayer, Clergy, Parish life, Clergy life - October 2, 2024
  The Spanish Catholic community of the Diocese of Wollongong recently gathered to celebrate a momentous occasion—the 85th birthday of Fr John Pickering, a beloved...
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Bishop Brian renews call for foster carers

Bishop Brian renews call for foster carers

CatholicCare, Bishop Brian Mascord - September 13, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZhwSA041bM This Foster Care & Kinship Week (8–15 September 2024), Bishop Brian Mascord has developed a Bishop's Call video to urge parishioners within the Diocese...
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Redeemed: Uncovering Authentic Masculinity

November 1, 2024 Redeemed: Uncovering Authentic Masculinity

Young Adults, Men's Events, Youth & Young Adults Events, Retreat, Event archive
Become more like the man you were made to be. REDEEMED is a conference dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, strength, and a supportive brotherhood, empowering...
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Glorious Choral Music

November 1, 2024 Glorious Choral Music

Family, Event archive
  St Mary's Singers, conducted by Simon Niemiński, is presenting a program of choral music in the magnificent setting of St Mary's Cathedral. The Choir,...
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menALIVE Growing Good Men Weekend 2024

October 25, 2024 menALIVE Growing Good Men Weekend 2024

Men's Events, Event archive, menALIVE
  A weekend experience for fathers and their teenage sons. One of the most important influences in the lives of men is the relationship they...
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Pilgrims of Hope: Schoenstatt Men’s Retreat

October 25, 2024 Pilgrims of Hope: Schoenstatt Men’s Retreat

Men's Events, Event archive
Prepare for the Jubilee Year of Hope at Mt Schoenstatt with Fr. Pawel OP. Join us for a spiritually enriching retreat experience that will inspire...
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Cross + Generation Technology Program Oak Flats

October 25, 2024 Cross + Generation Technology Program Oak Flats

CatholicCare, Family, Event archive
We are again running our popular Cross + Generation technology program, at Corpus Christi, Oak Flats. The program is a partnership between CatholicCare, Catholic Education...
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National Child Protection Week 2024: Every Conversation Matters in Safeguarding God’s Children

National Child Protection Week 2024: Every Conversation Matters in Safeguarding God’s Children

Professional standards and safeguarding, Bishop Brian Mascord - September 2, 2024
 As we embark on National Child Protection Week 2024, we are reminded of our sacred responsibility to protect the innocence and dignity of our...
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World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend

October 25, 2024 World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend

Men's Events, Women's Events, Event archive
We are offering an opportunity for you to learn to become the best version of yourselves together and live your best life in love! Come...
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