Tag: Rite of Election

In his early 20s, Marvin’s life revolved around his career and fitness routine. Twice a week, he’d work out with his high school friend Kevin, a devout Baptist. As they lifted weights and spotted each other, their conversations often drifted to matters of faith.

When Josh Mokoroa called out for Jesus, the Australian born Cook Islander thought he found his voice amid the concert stage, blazing lights and stirring voices of fellow Islanders at a local Pentecostal church. But it wasn’t until he stepped foot inside St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney that Josh would feel the warmth of his true sacred home.

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

On Sunday 9 March at St Mary's Cathedral, the Archdiocese of Sydney welcomed a record 384 catechumens and candidates at the annual Rite of Election—a 30 per cent increase in converts from the previous year.

As the Archdiocese of Sydney joyfully prepares to welcome 380 converts and catechumens into the faith on 9 March, at the Rite of Election, The Catholic Weekly celebrates by sharing just some of the stories emerging from our parishes of the many Sydney siders coming to the faith.

On March 9, the Archdiocese of Sydney joyfully embraces a remarkable milestone, welcoming 365 converts and catechumens into the faith, at the Rite of Election.

Nearly 300 catechumens seeking baptism and candidates hoping to be received into full communion, were presented to Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP on 18 February at the Rite of Election at St Mary’s Cathedral.

On 18 February, 25-year-old Ezekiel Ling will be one of nearly 300 new Catholics welcomed to the faith at St Mary’s Cathedral for the Rite of Election Liturgy