Tag: parish renewal
A blueprint for the future Catholic Church in Australia
Philippa Martyr explains her in her new book, Witness: The future Catholic Church in Australia, a blueprint for a thriving church in our country.
Next gen of Alpha leaders gather for coaching day
On 1 February, 70 passionate participants of Alpha from across the Sydney Archdiocese, gathered for a dedicated coaching day, looking for guidance and training to become Alpha leaders of their parishes.
A decade of gratitude and grace: Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP on...
A decade on from his installation as Archbishop of Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP says the church’s people and the grace of God has made them great years despite some extraordinary challenges.
Parish renewal in the inner west
Fr Michael Meagher and parishioners at St Brendan’s and St Michael’s in Sydney’s inner west are dreaming big and putting plans in place to support the historic parish as a centre of evangelisation well into the future.
Sydney’s “Go Make Disciples” mission plan making waves in Asia
Asia’s booming Christian population is receiving support and inspiration from Sydney’s Go Make Disciples vision for parish transformation.
Breakdown to breakthrough: How Alpha brought Chris back from the brink
The Alpha program gave Chris, a cradle Catholic whose faith had lapsed, the foundation to rediscover and finally embrace his roots. Now he serves on his parish's Alpha team
Prepare for Lent with 2024 companion
Quyen Phan, from Sacred Heart Cabramatta, took up the call to lead a small prayer group using the Parish Renewal Team’s Lenten Companion.
Why are you part of your parish? Why are you here?
At our Parishes for Mission Days we ask people to reflect on the same questions: “Why are you here? Why are you part of this parish?
Meeting the demand for formation
The demand and request for opportunities for the lay faithful to have access to ongoing formation is ever-present.
Called & Gifted participants come together to reflect
After meeting regularly online since August, local participants of the Called & Gifted Discernment Process met in-person for the first time.
What are charisms? Do I have any? And how do I...
World-renowned evangelist Sherry Weddell will appear at two exclusive events dedicated to helping people explore the power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives and renewing the church for mission
Building missionary parishes
Divine Renovation author Fr James Mallon shares what he has learned from his adventures in parish renewal
Is parish renewal essential? Absolutely. Is it possible...