A Jubilee Year has been called by the Church, to receive a blessing and pardon from God. This jubilee year began on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on 8 December 2015, and will close on the Solemnity of Christ the King on 20 November 2016. This Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy celebrates … Continue reading Year of Mercy Resources
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Further Study in RE & Theology
Teachers and system leaders wishing to commence post-graduate studies in Religious Education and/or Theology in 2018 are required to complete an Expression of Interest Form prior to course enrolment. Once submitted, this form will be assessed, and an interview will be arranged with the prospective student. This interview may be a phone interview, or conducted … Continue reading Further Study in RE & Theology
Prayer for Archbishop Anthony Fisher
Prayers are requested for Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, who fell ill shortly before Christmas. The Archbishop has subsequently been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an auto-immune condition that causes the immune system to attack the body’s nerves, causing muscle weakness and possible paralysis. Archbishop Anthony's condition is one that will require some time for recovery. Chris … Continue reading Prayer for Archbishop Anthony Fisher
The Sydney Archdiocese Door of Mercy
On Sunday 13 December, staff and students from Catholic schools across Sydney participated in the Opening of the Door of Mercy at St Mary’s Cathedral. The congregation also included representatives of many parishes of the Archdiocese of Sydney. The congregation processed around the Cathedral before entering through the Holy Door of Mercy for the … Continue reading The Sydney Archdiocese Door of Mercy
Year of Mercy Resources
Merciful Like the Father is a new collection by John Burland and Gary Pinto, composed for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. These songs echo the message of Pope Francis, and are drawn from the Scriptures identified in Misericordiae Vultus and the Holy Father’s writings. The collection encompasses the themes of mercy, compassion, justice and forgiveness. … Continue reading Year of Mercy Resources