Tag: St Francis of Assisi
Francis’ furry friends
Animals big and small, real and stuffed, got a blessing from Fr Bernie Thomas OFM for this year’s feast of St Francis of Assisi at Mary Immaculate Waverley, with parishes across Sydney following suit.
The pope and Francis of Assisi, the saint after whom he...
When Cardinal Bergoglio stepped out onto the balcony of St Peter's as pope, few expected that the Jesuit would choose the name Francis for his pontificate, in honour of the saint of Assisi.
Walking miles for peace in the Holy Land
Two years ago, the Economy of Francesco, an international movement of young entrepreneurs committed to promoting a new form of economy based on solidarity was born.
He is King in Bethlehem and Plumpton
The Good Shepherd Parish in Plumpton transported parishioners back to the birth of Jesus for Christmas this year.
Nigel Zimmermann: Stagnation and death in the Church
The crisis is real and requires prudent responses
Previously I wrote about the need to start our response to the Plenary Council by focusing on...
Pet blessings draw fresh faces to church
There was a clatter of claws and a flurry of fur at the first blessing of the pets service held at St Patrick’s parish...
Voice of Assisi comes to Sydney
A slight Franciscan friar, whose powerful and prayerful voice prompted Pope Francis to have him open the Synod of Bishops for the Pan Amazon...
Sydney’s Brother Bernard makes his Solemn Profession
For many young Catholics in Australia, 2008 was a year of immense grace as World Youth Day came to Sydney and brought along with...
Youth gets a Capuchin Catechesis on God’s Glory
St Felix gets Franciscan formation
More than 20 young adults from across Sydney gathered at Bankstown parish on 19 June to hear Fr Thomas McFadden...
Pope to make historic visit to the UAE
Pope Francis will visit the United Arab Emirates next year, becoming the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula.
Blessing of animals great and small
Father Paul Ghanem ofm says he has witnessed “very intense” bonds between pets and their owners annual blessings of animals.
