Tag: Sydney Centre for Evangelisation

Two fresh faces have joined the Sydney Catholic Youth (SCY) team within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation, Rachael Johnson and Koe Evangelista, young Catholics whose gifts, stories and zeal speak bring an exciting new chapter to the faith in Sydney.

As we prepare to enter Lent this year, the Parish Renewal Team within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation is delighted to release their new Lenten Companion, themed around the powerful words of Jesus at the Last Supper: “This is my body, given for you.”

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.

As Christmas fast approaches, Catholic women across Sydney are invited to pause and receive anew the promises of Advent at the upcoming ‘Sisters of Life Advent Retreat’, hosted by the Catholic Women’s Network on 29 November at St Joachim’s parish in Lidcombe.

Over two days, The Alpha Catholic Conference offered a feast of formation, fraternity and expert advice for over 200 Catholics from across the country, seeking to deepen their faith and be empowered to help transform their parish and community.

On 11 October, the parish community of Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Mt Pritchard gathered for a transformative “Renewed for Mission Day” – a faith-filled event designed to inspire, equip, and unite parishioners in their shared mission to build a vibrant, Christ-centred community.

On 20 September, the Cathedral Hall at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney echoed with the sound of more than 300 men reciting the rosary at the opening of the third annual Be Not Afraid men’s conference.

For Antonella and Daniel Mifsud, Life Marriage and Family (LMF) Sunday is a chance to remember what matters most. “It’s an opportunity to renew our marriage vows, and it’s a time for reflection on our marriage,” said Antonella.

Throughout August and September, The Parish Renewal Team held workshops to help Pastoral Care Councils in their vital work supporting Sydney parishes

For Hazel Lim, the journey to bringing Sr Miriam Heidland SOLT to Sydney began with a single YouTube video. The Mission Manager for the Life Marriage and Family team within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation (SCE), soon became a devoted follower of Sr Miriam’s “Abiding Together” podcast.

A wife's powerful testimony on how the pilgrimage walk ignited her husband's faith and revolutionised their family's spiritual life.

While leaking roofs and the need for ceiling fans may be some of the practical matters Parish Pastoral Councils often address, “they also help parishes become truly mission-oriented communities that actively welcome newcomers and provide spiritual homes for seekers."