OUR FAITH OUR WORKS

What have the Roman Catholics ever done for us?

Are we living in a Godless country? Though there are strong forces that would tell us the age of religion is past, Archbishop Anthony Fisher is not so sure...

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Our Catholic faith, and our works, has shaped our history for 2,000 years and continues to do so today, both in Sydney and beyond.

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Greg Sheridan AO on Christianity's Contribution to Society

The acclaimed Greg Sheridan AO shared his eloquent thoughts and remarkable experiences which shape his book 'God is Good for You'.

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Over the past few years, the Roof Restoration team has been working hard to replace the old roof tiles with brand new ones. For just $50, donate a roof tile for yourself, or on behalf of a loved one!

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For 2000 years the Catholic Church has worked to spread the faith, live charity and care for our elders. Catholics continue this work in Sydney today.

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Caring for our retired priests who have cared so much for us.

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Performing and preserving the Church’s treasury of sacred music, in Australia’s largest church.

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Talks on "Our Faith"

Speaker Series:
Greg Sheridan
"Christianity's Contribution to Society"

Speaker Series:
Dominic Perrottet
"Expressing Faith in the Public Square"

Scholarship at the Cathedral:
Archbishop Anthony Fisher
The Godless Country - Part I

Scholarship at the Cathedral:
Archbishop Anthony Fisher
The Godless Country? Part II

Scholarship at the Cathedral:
Archbishop Anthony Fisher
The Godless Country? Part III

NEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Becoming and Supporting our Catechists

Feb 19, 2021 | News
Catechists ensure young people in public schools can encounter Christ, pointing them towards that Word and sacraments that empower them to be saints. Our CCD team in the Archdiocese of Sydney is eager to recruit new catechists before Term 1 begins later this month. Watch this short video in which ...
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A Lenten Companion

Feb 19, 2021 | Archbishop Fisher,  News
Launch of "Receive the Grace to Go Make Disciples": A Lenten Companion Watch a short video below where Fr Noel Custodio explains the online Lenten group he is leading, drawing upon the Lenten resource, starting on Ash Wednesday next week. Our new Lenten resource, "Receive the Grace to Go Make ...
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Caring for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Brothers and Sisters

Nov 11, 2020 | News
The Aboriginal Catholic Ministry (ACM) provides pastoral support and care to Catholic Aboriginals living in greater Sydney. However, for those who attend it, it has become much more than this – it has become family. “Everyone says the same thing, you just feel you belong here,” said John, a parishioner ...
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St Mary’s Cathedral in 2020

Nov 4, 2020 | News
From bushfires to COVID-19, 2020 has been difficult for all of us in one way or another, but even in these difficult times, Our Mother Cathedral has continued to be a source of light and faith. As smoke filled the air over Summer, thousands gathered in prayer at St Mary’s ...
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CWF Feast Day Fundraiser in Moorebank

Sep 23, 2020 | News
Schools across the Archdiocese came together to support the Charitable Works Fund (CWF) through gold coins and their prayers. This year, Sydney Catholic Schools and the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney launched a new Feast Day Fundraiser inspired by Our Lady Help of Christians, Patroness of Australia. Here are some photos ...
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Happy International Day of Sign Languages!

Sep 23, 2020 | News
Today we proudly celebrate International Day of Sign Languages. This is a day where throughout the world we celebrate the gift of sign languages, the natural language of deaf people With sign language, deaf people can do anything! https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wi6wE0cZ934 Transcript: Hello! I am David Parker and I am Deaf. I ...
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Meet Fr William Challenor

  Meet Fr William Challenor The willingness of Priests’ to serve and give their life has often been the hallmark of their ministry, which was also the case with retired priest, Fr William Challenor. Fr William was ordained to the priesthood in 1961. He started his priestly ministry at Dee Why where he was baptised…

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Hope for young mothers

The HOPE program has helped hundreds of vulnerable young mothers overcome adversity, like *Sarah through the help and support of Caseworkers like *Diana. Here, we’ll hear from both Sarah and Diana about how the program has transformed Sarah as well as her son, *Isaac. (*Names were changed)   Sarah, Mother and Student I’m Sarah, I’m…

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Mr. Ray Morris

How has the Catholic Faith Impacted your life? Like many others, my Catholic faith was nurtured by my mother who was a very good practising Catholic. My father was not a Catholic at that time but he did become a convert through the good work that my mother did. The only thing with my father…

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Mr. Paul Pinel

Meet Paul Pinel My parents lived through the depression in a room in Newtown. Dad was out of work, mum was out of work, and in 1935 I was born. The only food we had was from the Good Samaritan Nuns from around the corner with their big buckets of soup. After some years, realising…

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Mrs. Marie South

At 91 years old (although she certainly does not look it – and is even younger at heart), Mrs. South is a loyal supporter of the Priests’ Retirement Foundation. Marie married Frank South when she was 20 years old and has six children. She was married for 52 years – Frank passed away at 74.…

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