Tag: Parishes
Our Gilligan’s Island Catholics
Members of a “rebel parish” in Brisbane are facing grim future due to its members dying off. Philippa Martyr suspects there are a few other Catholic communities across Australia in the same situation in the same situation as the church which calls itself St Mary’s in Exile.
Spirit of Renewal to come alive at Parish Renewal conference
As part of the Parish Renewal Team, Tania Rimac has been supporting parishes to foster an encounter with Christ, a sense of belonging, and spiritual growth. In August, she’s bringing the secrets to her success to the Archdiocese of Sydney’s Parish Renewal Conference.
Calling our parishes to make disciples
Following the great success of the launch of the ‘Reclaiming Evangelisation’ expert talk series with Bishop Robert Barron last November, the Parish Renewal Team...
Transforming families will transform the Church
As most Catholics will know, the Plenary has been held this week – or at least its First Assembly. But perhaps we should say:...
Fr Josh Miechels: Bringing parishes alive
Just recently, Pope Francis asked the parishes of the world to change.
He makes this clear in the very title of the Instruction he personally...
Covid-19 and Pentecost: a pastoral from Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP
It is with great joy that we learnt today that the New South Wales Government has agreed to relax the restrictions on churches and worship, to bring them into line with like venues and activities
Engaging seekers and reaching the unchurched in a time of COVID-19
What if the parish didn’t disband the online streaming service as soon as doors opened but continued to invest in it?
Renewing our Parishes: Prayer is the Foundation
A deepening conversion to the Christ and his mission begins with – and relies upon – prayer
Philippa Martyr: Finance as a force for renewal?
It's time for the Church to examine our relationship with government money
One of the most interesting comments I’ve received about possible ways to strengthen...
Sydney’s parishes: In our own words
Priorities include prayer, the sacraments, Scripture, liturgy and music, leadership and responsibility.
Planning for mission: the future of Sydney Archdiocese is underway
If evangelisation is the priority, our conversion is what leads to it
A vision for the Archdiocese of Sydney
When installed in November 2014, Archbishop Anthony...
Upskilled priests to manage mission
Priests say a unique management course in Sydney prepares them for more effective evangelisation.