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As Christians, part of the universal Church, we are called to share the gospel message with all who wish to hear it. Accordingly, we want our website to be a means of making known the good news that God loves us.

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Daily Scriptures

Sunday the 6th of July 2008

From the Gospel for today [NAB]:

Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.

Sunday Gospel Reflection

10th Sunday in OT - Perseverance

Fr Paddy Cahill 8 June 2008

The Gospels tell us at least two stories of the importance of persevering. The woman who went to the judge and demanded action kept going till he said, "This woman will weary me to death," so he granted her request.

Also the pagan lady who asked Jesus to heal her child and even though He tried to put he off she kept on and the daughter was healed. God reminds us that He never gives up on us. We can leave Him, ignore or forget Him but as soon as we cry out for His help He hears our call and opens His arms to receive us back into the fold. It is so easy for us to give up. We get tired of ringing back, or of asking for something. Yet the Lord has told us to "ask to receive, to seek to find, and to knock that the door will be opened for us." more»

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Diocesan News

Bishop Releases Pastoral Letter on Overseas Priests and Students

21 April 2008

Bishop Barry has written a Pastoral Letter stating four initiatives relating to overseas clergy and students.

In the letter he states that the Catholic Faith was first established by missionaries who came and joined Catholic lay faithful already here. We too have provided missionaries for countries overseas, particularly the Pacific Islands.

He goes on to announce and ask for prayerful and active support for four new initiatives: more»

Events Calendar

Seasons for Growth for Adults

Tuesday 8 July 2008, 6:00 pm @ 336 Cashel Street

Are you dealing with Grief because of death, divorce, disability, disease or other losses in your life? more»

International News

Mary MacKillop's Canonisation Bid Faces Papal Hearing

20 March 2008

Campaigners for Mary MacKillop's canonisation will be urging the Pope next month to recognise Australia's first saint in the universal Church.

The Adelaide Advertiser reports vice-postular for the cause of canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop, Sr Maria Casey said she will face a crucial audience with the Pope to prove Mary MacKillop has worldwide appeal with Catholics. more»