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Bishop Vincent’s Homily for the ordination of Luke Huynh to the Diaconate

This evening, we gather in Easter joy to give thanks and to pray for our brother Luke, one of the three seminarians from our Holy Spirit, who after an 8-year-long process of study, discernment and formation are to be ordained to the order of deacons. (Read More)

Bishop Vincent’s Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter 2026

Right throughout the Easter season, we use these words of the psalmist to give thanks and praise God for the supreme gift of his Son's resurrection. Easter means God has triumphed over the forces of darkness and evil. (Read More)

Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: 2nd Sunday of Easter 2026

At Easter 175 years ago, the Jesuits took up residence on a property they named Sevenhill in the Clare Valley of South Australia. The name was a reference to the Seven Hills of Rome. (Read More)

Bishop Vincent’s Homily for Easter Sunday 2026

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead has ushered in the dawn of a new era. The paschal rhythm shows us that suffering through love is the path towards the fullness of life. Facing fear, darkness and death itself is not the end but the beginning of the fullness of life. (Read More)

Bishop Vincent’s Homily for Easter Vigil 2026

Tonight, with Christians around the world, we celebrate the joy of Christ's resurrection. We hold the lighted candle that is a symbol of God's victory over darkness. We sing Alleluia which is the song of praise for the wonder of the one who is the epitome of what we can be. (Read More)

Over 1300 young people walk as one during overnight pilgrimage for Good Friday   

Young people, students, teachers, families, clergy and religious walked over 23kms from 10pm on Friday evening in Blacktown, arriving in Parramatta at 7am, reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday and celebrating the joy in His Resurrection. At every stop, the pilgrims heard testimonies from young people who have said “yes” to God in their lives, alongside prayerful music and reenactments of the Stations of the Cross. (Read More)

Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: Easter Sunday 2026

There is no shortage of evil and wickedness in our world at this time. And it’s impacting even on us who inhabit an island nation continent. If only we could get rid of it. We know we won’t, but we know we have the capacity to extinguish the evil and wickedness in ourselves. (Read More)

Bishop Vincent’s Homily for Good Friday 2026

For this was the hour of glory that Jesus had spoken about; this was the climax to the life of a humble Messiah who rode on a donkey, mingled with the social outcasts and washed the feet of others. He was not a conqueror through domination and violence but a suffering servant who lay down his life for the world. (Read More)

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New Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po was encouraged to “feed the Lord’s lambs – look after His sheep,” during his episcopal ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral yesterday. Source: The Record. (Read More)

Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace yesterday in the epicentre of a separatist conflict considered one of the world’s most neglected crises. Source: Crux. (Read More)

Artificial intelligence-enabled robot companions, personal behaviour monitors and pain management apps could soon be used more widely within the Australian aged care and retirement sector, industry stakeholders say. Source: ABC News. (Read More)

Catholic Mission now has a representative in each of the four dioceses in Western Australia, with the appointment of Sr Victoria Kithungu ASE as diocesan director for Broome. (Read More)

ACRATH, the national network of religious and lay people working together to combat human trafficking and slavery, is moving forward from its 20th anniversary with renewed energy and commitment, following a recent gathering of members. Source: The Good Oil. (Read More)

A steady flow of patrons have week visited a one-week exhibition that traces the people, plans and quiet ambition that shaped Canberra’s Catholic story. Source: Catholic Voice. (Read More)

The brother of Pope Leo XIV was reportedly the victim of a hoax bomb threat in a suburb outside of Chicago, according to police and media reports. Source: EWTN News. (Read More)

China’s Communist regime is increasing pressure on independent, underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official Church, according to a Human Rights Watch report. Source: UCA News. (Read More)

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