Today Fr Dan Benedetti MGL celebrates his 50th Birthday. He joins a small but formidable group of Priests in our Diocese who have reached this landmark. Fr Dan is currently the Priest Chaplain to St Martin de Porres Aboriginal ministry as well as...
Read MoreOrdination to Diaconate of Danilo Cortez and Anthony (Tony) Hay
Ordination to Diaconate of Danilo Cortez and Anthony (Tony) Hay With great joy, this weekend, two members of our Diocesan community will be ordained to the Diaconate. Danilo Cortez and Anthony (Tony) Hay are both from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart...
Read More24 years ago Bishop Eugene Hurley was consecrated Bishop
Today 24 years ago Bishop Eugene Hurley was consecrated Bishop of the Port Pirie Diocese in South Australia. I am glad to say that I was actually present at this ceremony which was greeted by great joy by all the people. Bishop Eugene was a...
Read MoreDay for discussion, prayer and discernment
Wednesday was a day for discussion, prayer and discernment for the members of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania assembly. Here are some images capturing the day that was… #synodsuva2023 #suvasynod2023 #synodality...
Read MoreFederation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania President
Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania President and Assembly host, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong of Suva, said he hoped that a pastoral plan for the Oceania region will emerge by the end of the week-long Assembly. He said that the...
Read MoreThank you Kathryn for your dedication to Youth Ministry
Thank you Kathryn for your dedication to Youth Ministry in our Diocese these past few years. We wish you every blessing as you take on your new role. +Charles Gauci
Read More16th anniversary of the Ordination of Elmer Ibarra SVD
Today we celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Ordination of Elmer Ibarra SVD. Fr Elmer has been in our Diocese ministering to Santa Teresa Parish for the last 3 years. Very soon Fr Elmer will move to another ministry. We are grateful for the...
Read MorePrayers for Pope Francis as he visits the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
Prayers for Pope Francis as he visits the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Pope Francis has started his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Both countries have suffered so much from violence in recent years...
Read MoreWelcome to our young people, families, teachers and staff as we start our school year
A great welcome to our young people, families, teachers and staff as we start our school year. We wish that this be for you a time of enrichment and great benefit as we continue together the adventure of learning and discovery. I pray that our...
Read MoreCelebrations at Holy family parish
Great celebrations at Holy family parish celebrating their parish feast day… Thank you all for a great celebration… +Charles
Read MoreToday 26th January marks 40 years since Br Vince Roche left Queensland
Dear Brothers and Sisters Today 26th January marks 40 years since Br Vince Roche left Queensland and took up his appointment in the NT with his arrival at Wadeye. Apart from a couple of years on renewal programs, Vince has spent 40 years serving...
Read MoreA warm welcome to all our new staff and teachers across the Diocese!
A warm welcome to all our new staff and teachers across the Diocese! This afternoon we gathered to celebrate mass to mark the beginning of the school year as part of orientation for our new staff and teachers. Many blessings for the year ahead...
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