This year marks the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Papal Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions. To celebrate this anniversary Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Elton and other guest speakers will lead a series of presentations on the past, present and future of the Christian-Jewish Relationship. The event … Continue reading Nostra Aetate Commemorative Event
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National Rosary Day – 13 October 2015
In the second week of Term 4, on Tuesday 13 October, a National Rosary Day is being held to pray for Australia, the youth of our country, and to promote the popular Marian prayer, given that October is the month of the Rosary. It is hoped that schools will pray either the full Rosary or … Continue reading National Rosary Day – 13 October 2015
Divine Mercy Evening
On Friday 21 August, Casimir College Marrickville hosted a Divine Mercy Night for students across Sydney Catholic schools. It was great to see around 260 students from the schools across the diocese gathering to pray. The night was a fantastic opportunity to immerse students in the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and get a real sense of … Continue reading Divine Mercy Evening
Deacon Harold Talks
Students across Sydney Catholic schools were recently privileged to experience an empowering presentation by the ‘Dynamic Deacon”. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers serves at the Immaculate Heart Catholic Church Portland Oregon, and is currently travelling the world to passionately spread his deep knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. Students filed into the hall with the routine and … Continue reading Deacon Harold Talks
Memorial Mass for the Unborn
Teachers, system leaders, senior students, parents and friends of the Sydney Catholic Schools community are invited to the annual Memorial Mass for the Unborn, which will be held on Friday, 11 September 2015 at St Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass will start promptly at 7:00pm, and will include a moving candlelit procession of 82 candles, symbolizing … Continue reading Memorial Mass for the Unborn