Details have been confirmed for the funeral of Bishop Emeritus Kevin Manning DD, the second Bishop of Parramatta. The Solemn Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday 2 August at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, at 11am. As seating in St Patrick’s Cathedral is limited, those who wish to attend Bishop Manning’s funeral are being asked to register their attendance by visiting parracatholic.org/bishopmanning. Parking will be available on the Cathedral grounds (free) and surrounding streets (at a cost). Following Mass, refreshments will be served in the Cathedral Hall. The funeral Mass will also be livestreamed on the Diocese of Parramatta’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/NsERC1RYFBI On Thursday 1 August, a reception of the body and Vespers of the Dead […] [...]

As Pope Francis prepares to visit Papua New Guinea in September, the Superior General of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart shares the current challenges facing the Christian community on the island nation, as well as the rise of local vocations. [...]

In a message to a gathering of youth ministers in Paraguay, Pope Francis calls on young faithful to let Christ transform them, and to live their youth 'as a gift for Jesus' and the world. [...]

In today’s gospel from Mark, Jesus invites the apostles to come away and rest. But the crowds follow them, so Jesus takes ‘pity on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he set himself to teach them at some length.’ Jesus is the exemplary shepherd and teacher. We all yearn to be shepherded and taught by the One who has our interests and heart - the One who knows the way to the Father. [...]