1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (580+ words) The safety, wellbeing and dignity of children and vulnerable adults will again be in the spotlight during this year’s National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) and Safeguarding Sunday (13 September). In the Diocese of Parramatta, safeguarding underpins all that we do, so…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (501+ words) Catholic Outlook A reflection for The Season of Creation September 1 introduces the Season of Creation. It comes to its climax on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi in early October. Pope Francis introduced this celebration as part of his…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (986+ words) “In place of the weapons of war, the God of peace grants us the strength to heal, to reconcile and to build a civilization of love.” Pope Leo said this in his Message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for…...

3+ week, 13+ hour ago   (299+ words) Where did these study groups come from? The modus operandi: a very deliberate method Two theological pillars: the sensus fidelium and the pilgrim Church Here Peters’ essay offers, I think, the most useful contribution to the whole debate. Rather than…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (219+ words) The Catalyst for Renewal reflection morning held on 1 August at the Holy Name of Mary Parish, Hunters Hill, provided an opportunity for such a time. The gathering offered space to name and affirm ways we engage with the sacrament of…...