St Patrick’s Church Hill is everyone’s second parish, Bishop Daniel Meagher told people at a farewell Mass for the Marist fathers who have looked after the church for 157 years, the Catholic Weekly reports.  

Amid the distressing news that confronts us daily on social media, it is becoming evident that a seismic shift is occurring in the world order. Alliances are being formed between nations disaffected by democracy and its seeming imposition on their politics. What is driving such a move and what will be its implications for the way things will be done in the future? asks CRA President Br Gerard Brady CFC.

The Missionaries of God’s Love’s Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership is inviting educators, parish leaders, youth ministers and all those passionate about forming the next generation to a free public event next week. 

The Season of Creation is an opportunity to join the many efforts of Christians and of people of good will around the world who are working for ecological conversion, the Vatican said as it encouraged all Catholics to take part. 

As we mark the Jubilee year and celebrate the feast of Saint Mary MacKillop, we are invited to reflect on her enduring message: “Be calm and full of hope.” In a world yearning for peace, Mary’s life calls us to be Pilgrims of Hope, walking with faith and nurturing seeds of hope, writes Sr Monica Cavanagh for the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.