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The new 2026 series of Disciple Diaries opens with Brendan Schneider’s remarkable journey — from the disorienting lights of Sydney’s early‑2000s rave scene and the rise of Pentecostalism, to the fresh spring of Catholic renewal now stirring in Sydney.

Mother-of-two Clarissa Meffen's distrust and disconnection from the church grew so fervent that she considered herself “anti-Catholic” during her 20's. But God’s mercy had other plans.

The Disciple Diaries series of powerful personal stories of faith has won the Archdiocese of Sydney a 2025 Australasian Catholic Press Association Award.

At the recent Paschal Eucharist Mass, as the church in Sydney welcomed a cathedral full of proud new Catholics, one Campbelltown father stood proudest.

My name is Lisa Healy. I’m 42 from Engadine and I’ve always wanted to be a mum. But when I finally became a mum, I felt lonely and very isolated. Until I let Jesus in.

Evelyn takes us through her journey from Protestantism to Catholicism and how her parents ignited the spark.

As a young chorister for the St Mary’s Cathedral choir, Chris discovered a talent for singing that saw him pursue a career in the pop music world.

Just over two years ago, Harrison Brady, filled with hope and anticipation as he prepared for seminary, faced one of life’s cruellest challenges. During a routine medical examination required for seminary admission, doctors delivered devastating news: a diagnosis of leukemia, stemming from a group of rare blood cancers.

Over the last decade, the Chinese Catholic community has become a powerhouse of faith and active evangelism, experiencing surging attendance numbers and deeper engagement across the wider archdiocese.

Growing up in a devoutly Catholic Lebanese family, Jamie Alam began rebelling against his strict upbringing as a teenager, even questioning the very existence of God. That was until a life-changing moment saw those doubts disappear overnight, transforming him into an unwavering pillar of strength with an eye to be a future leader of his parish.

The extraordinary faith journey of Andrew Condoleon reads like the script from a Hollywood movie. From a tennis prodigy bound for Wimbledon, to an ice addicted, street gang member, Andrew’s transformation into a leader of his parish and an inspirational fixture among the booming Sydney Catholic men’s movement will have you praising God.

Carl hopes his return to the faith and daily involvement in parish life can inspire other Catholics, especially the youth, to bring their energy to help renew their own parishes.