Tag: parish renewal
New series shines light on strong parish collaboration
A new video series from the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation’s Parish Renewal Team showcases parishes that have embraced the Archbishop’s vision in Go Make Disciples.
Supporting parishes and evangelising throughout 2025
One priority for the Parish Renewal Team Sydney Centre for Evangelisation for 2025 was supporting Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC), by offering tailored formation and coaching for members as well as a retreat.
Mary MacKillop Parish strengthened for mission
St Gabriel’s church in Bexley is one of Sydney’s prettiest churches, and its community one of the happiest following its amalgamation with St Mary MacKillop parish in Rockdale City.
What does Christ ask of us? Rethinking parish life
In experience, the renewal of parish life does not come about by addition, but rather by return. By “return,” I do not mean a backward-looking conservatism, but a re-discovery of Christ – a re-encounter with Him and a re-expression of His life in the heart of our community.
Fr Marcus Holden brings renowned insights on the Nicene Creed and...
As the newly appointed Rector of the Pontifical Beda College in Rome, Fr Marcus Holden brings his profound theological insights to a Fidelis event at the ACU Strathfield Campus on 13 May, offering Sydney's faithful a rare opportunity to deepen their understanding of one of Christianity's foundational texts.
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.
