BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
1-3 March 2013 at Mt St Benedict, Pennant Hills
The loss of a loved one through separation, divorce or death is one of life’s most traumatic experiences. It can result in deep feelings of loneliness, grief and hurt. Beginning experience...

ILLAWARRA SOCIAL JUSTICE FORUM: Wednesday, 20 February, 5:00-6:30pm, Xavier Centre, 38 Harbour St Wollongong
Are you concerned about social justice issues being faced by people in the Illawarra region and wider world? Would you like support in working proactively to care...

VISITING OTHERS – SHARING HOPE
Mary visited Elizabeth where they shared hope and joy. They affirmed each other in God’s
purpose for their lives. Who will we affirm in their faith journey as the year draws to a
close? What purpose does God have for you? For...

WAITING ON GOD’S CALL
In the Season of Advent we hear many calls in the Gospel: Mary’s call, John the Baptist’s call, and this week, discerning the signs. Let us make space for God’s call this Advent or be an agent of God’s call for others. Priests, religious,...

WAITING ON GOD’S CALL
In the Season of Advent we hear many calls in the Gospel: Mary’s call, John the Baptist’s call, and this week, discerning the signs. Let us make space for God’s call this Advent or be an agent of God’s call for others. Priests, religious,...

YOU ARE CALLED TO A LIFE OF HOLINESS
Through our baptism each of us is called to a life of holiness. Vocation is God’s call inviting us to live this life to the full. Are you aware of the vocation options and what each offers? Contact your local priest or Fr Richard...

YOU ARE CALLED TO A LIFE OF HOLINESS
Through our baptism each of us is called to a life of holiness. Vocation is God’s call inviting us to live this life to the full. Are you aware of the vocation options and what each offers? Contact your local priest or Fr Richard...

IS GOD CALLING YOU?

What vocation does God call you to? How can you become informed about the options? Contact your local priest or Fr Richard Healey on or 0401 621 591, or visit

MENALIVE DIOCESAN WEEKEND FOR MEN IS SOON! – REGISTER NOW.

At times living out your faith can be pretty tough and most of us need help. Some 8500 men throughout Australia have already been on a menALIVE Weekend. It involves a full day Saturday (go home Saturday...

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO THE PRIESTHOOD?
Have you ever thought about the priesthood as a vocation for yourself or someone else? Sometimes we dismiss the idea too quickly saying that I have not got what it takes or would find it too challenging. However, amid their...

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO THE PRIESTHOOD?
Have you ever thought about the priesthood as a vocation for yourself or someone else? Sometimes we dismiss the idea too quickly saying that I have not got what it takes or would find it too challenging. However, amid their...

WHAT’S GOD LOOKING FOR?
Sometimes we can ponder our search in life for what brings fulfilment. Let us never forget that God is seeking us. “The word of God is alive and active.” (Hebrews) What does God want us to be? What does God want us to do? God loves us so...

VOCATION AND MARRIAGE OR…?
Our readings today speak of the gift of marriage. Marriage is a special call of God for two people to surrender their lives totally to God through serving one another and the world through this sacrament. How is God calling you? Join young...

LISTENING TO GOD’S CALL
When do you stop to listen to God’s call? How do you know whether you are following what God wants for you in your life? To know more contact your Parish Priest or Fr Richard Healey on

BEING A MISSIONARY – WHO ME?
The visit of the relic of St Francis Xavier to our Diocese is an opportunity to celebrate a great saint and missionary. Yet St Francis Xavier only did what we are also responsible to because we are baptised: to be missionaries...

PRIESTHOOD – A WAY OF LIFE WHICH COULD BE FOR YOU
Sometimes we only think of a priest in terms of what we see them do at Mass on Sunday. Priests have a rich and diverse life which includes sharing in the high and lows of families and individuals at privileged times....

WANT TO HELP PEOPLE IN THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THEIR LIVES?
Baptisms, funerals, weddings, hospital visits, and family crises are all privileged opportunities where people seek the spiritual and pastoral care of a priest. Does this way of life speak to you? To know more...

WANT TO HELP PEOPLE IN THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THEIR LIVES?
Baptisms, funerals, weddings, hospital visits, and family crises are all privileged opportunities where people seek the spiritual and pastoral care of a priest. Does this way of life speak to you? To know more...

Have you considered priesthood?
Do you want to commit your life to Jesus Christ and to serve God’s people? Priesthood is a fulfilling and challenging way of life. To know more contact your Parish Priest or Fr Richard Healey on

VOCATION? "Be very careful about the sort of lives you lead”
What sort of life am I leading? Am I living to God’s potential for me? Am I satisfied that my gifts are being put to the use God calls me to? Is there someone whom God is calling me to invite to consider...