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Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025

This week we have marked the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki while at the same time witnessing Israel’s preparation to take over the whole of Gaza and Russia’s intransigence in negotiating peace in Ukraine. The prospect of peace seems illusory in these places. [Read More]

New Social Justice Statement tackles homelessness and mental health

Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service chair Tim Harris delivered the following address at the launch of the 2025 Social Justice Statement in Canberra on Wednesday, 13 August. [Read More]

Parramatta’s Curia members attend installation of new Archbishop of Hobart 

More than 500 Catholics from across Australia gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in Hobart on 12 August 2025 for the installation of Most Reverend Anthony John Ireland, the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of Hobart.  [Read More]

Step inside the global Church this September with Bishop Vincent Presents! 

Two thought-provoking conversations are coming to Parramatta and Melbourne – and livestreamed from Western Sydney!  [Read More]