Category: Catholic news
We welcome Pope Leo XIV
In a historic moment for the global Catholic community, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the papal name Pope Leo XIV.
Jubilee 2025 – what it is and how to participate
Pope Francis has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year. A Jubilee Year occurs once every 25 years in the Catholic Church, and it is a year dedicated to pilgrimage, thanksgiving and forgiveness.
Pope Francis – the great servant who championed humility, mercy, parity
As a pope who sought to restore the Church’s role as a faithful servant to the poor and protector of Creation, Pope Francis will be first and foremost, be remembered for his humility, mercy and parity.
Bunnies, eggs and fasting – we answer some of your Easter questions
Every year, once Christmas is over, the Easter bunnies, eggs and hot cross buns seem to enter shopping centres earlier and earlier. These symbols of Easter are so entrenched in our culture that we don’t often think to ask where they originated.
Jubilee year prompts spiritual renewal at CatholicCare
The Jubilee is for people and for the Earth a new beginning; everything must be rethought within the dream of God,” the Pope told pilgrims gathered for the morning audience.
Our artists explore Jubilee themes
It’s not every day that art competitions are held at our creative art studios for artists living with disability. So, when news broke of our 2025 Jubilee Art Competition, there was great excitement!
Christmas … a revolution that changed the world
Every Christmas, people around the world take a break from their ordinary lives to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. How will you welcome the Prince of Peace into your heart this Christmas?
Pastoral Works Broken Bay 2024 appeal
Pastoral Works Broken Bay (PWBB) supports members of our Diocesan community, helping to educate young people and support vulnerable people. This appeal is your opportunity to support ministries within your community, particularly the Hospital Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care Program and the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD).
Called to carry the cross – a Good Friday reflection
2000 years ago, there lived a man called Simon who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Feast. When he woke up that Friday morning, ‘carrying the cross of Jesus’ was probably not on his to-do list.
Why World Religion Day matters so much
When you believe in a higher power—whether divine or secular—it gives you a feeling of control and a sense that life is inherently meaningful. Regardless of colour, creed, or culture, the history of humanity is a history of searching for something unifying and timeless that adds meaning and richness to life. For centuries, for many, religion has served that need.
What is Advent and why is it important?
Advent always starts four Sundays before Christmas. This year, in 2023, Advent starts on Sunday 3 December and ends on Sunday 24 December.
Taking communion to the sick
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering which recognises the invaluable support that volunteers provide to their communities. A Volunteer Appreciation Day was held in May at the Royal North Shore Hospital where many of our Catholic Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion were amongst those who received commendation for every five years of service.