1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (428+ words) On the surface, this would indeed seem to indicate that most people are not taking the road that leads to heaven but are taking the road that leads to hell. Are most of us going to hell? Is this what’s…...

23+ hour, 43+ min ago  (635+ words) Catholic Outlook The Pope always speaks as a Shepherd Pope Paul VI explained this well in his address on October 4, 1965, to the United Nations General Assembly: “This gathering,” he said, “as you are all well aware, has a twofold nature:…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1827+ words) An interview with Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, OP Vincent Ray M. Daut: You’ve been a member of the Order of Preachers for more than sixty years. What made you decide to become a Dominican friar? Who are some of the figures that…...

3+ day, 50+ min ago  (213+ words) Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Psalm 86; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-30 Last week we heard the parable of the sower. This week we hear the next parable in Matthew Chapter 13 with Jesus explaining what the kingdom of heaven is like:…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (283+ words) From supporting migrants and refugees, to giving local families and others a hand-up when times are tough, parishes, school communities and local agencies across the Diocese continue to live out the vision of the Diocese’s Pastoral Plan, fostering communities of…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (586+ words) The Diocese of Parramatta’s Strategy Lead for the Pastoral Plan, Rachael Kama, has been appointed to the Secretariat for Mission and Volunteering within the Order of St Augustine (OSA), a significant international role that will help shape the future of…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (604+ words) Catholic Outlook A reflection on Pope Leo’s Prayer Intention for July: For respect for human life Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God. Pope Leo’s…...

6+ day, 48+ min ago  (1663+ words) Catholic Outlook Words of Hope in the Midst of Despair Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, published his first pastoral letter on April 25, 2026, marking almost ten years since he was appointed responsible for the Jerusalem diocese by Pope Francis....

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (772+ words) For half a century, the Maltese Concert Band NSW has been far more than a musical ensemble. It has been a living expression of faith, service and community by accompanying generations of Catholics through some of the most significant moments…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (533+ words) In plans for ‘Amoris Laetitia’ meeting, Pope Leo continues to show his hand Catholic Outlook In plans for ‘Amoris Laetitia’ meeting, Pope Leo continues to show his hand We learned more about how Pope Leo XIV intends to implement the…...