By Monica Doumit – September 21, 2020 The four new priests with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP in the sacristy after the ordinations Mass, with the masks they wore during the service to meet COVID-safety precautions. PHOTO: Giovanni Portelli Restrictions exemption triples ordinations day joy It might have only been at a quarter capacity in terms … Continue reading New priests will spark a ‘spiritual pandemic’
By Debbie Cramsie – September 9, 2020 Deacons Jonathan Vala, Noel Custodio, John Pham and Roberto Keryakos will soon be ordained to the priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral on 19 September. Photo: Giovanni Portelli Catholic parishes across the Archdiocese of Sydney will welcome four new priests when they are ordained at St Mary’s Cathedral next … Continue reading A call too strong to ignore
By Marilyn Rodrigues – May 29, 2020 Research shows new openness to sharing of faith in 2020 Australians have turned to prayer during the coronavirus pandemic, with many wanting to spend more time growing their faith once restrictions are lifted, according to a new study. McCrindle Research said that about a third of Australians increased their prayer … Continue reading Australians turned to prayer during lockdown
By Debbie Cramsie – September 9, 2020 Roberto Keryakos had his life all mapped out, a career in teaching, a wife, and lots of kids … or so he thought. As a former student of Sydney Catholic Schools, the self-confessed “cheeky kid” with a voice like an angel was deliberating between a career as an … Continue reading New priest heaven sent
11 February 2020 “Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened,and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28) Dear brothers and sisters, 1. Jesus’ words, “Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28) point to the mysterious path of grace that is revealed to the simple … Continue reading MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE XXVIII WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2020