Catholics love a good party. Historically, for many Australian Catholics, the church was the social scene with frequent parish events and dances celebrated annually. On a smaller scale, many Catholics […]
The seven sacraments include Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, also known as Communion, Reconciliation (or Penance), the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. Sacraments are sacred rituals of the Church through which God is present. In the Sacraments, words, actions and symbols are used to communicate God’s presence and action.
We offer programs for infants and families, school-aged children and youth, and couples and adults to prepare for the celebration of the Sacraments. Some Sacraments are received just once in a lifetime, while other Sacraments are celebrated in our parish communities daily.
The Men’s Scripture Group meet on the second Saturday of the month in the Parish Meeting Room following 9.30 am Mass at the Basilica. New members are always welcome. If […]
The Ladies Breakfast Group meet on the second Saturday of each month for a chat over a cup of coffee or tea. New participants are always welcome to join the […]
Hospitality will take place following 8.30 am Mass. You are welcome to join other members of our parish community for a cup of tea/coffee, biscuit; to share stories and find […]
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Catholics love a good party. Historically, for many Australian Catholics, the church was the social scene with frequent parish events and dances celebrated annually. On a smaller scale, many Catholics […]
From Caesarea Philippi to Rome. The papacy. Caesarea Philippi was a little town near Mount Hermon and the northern outpost of the Holy Land, a place quite different from most […]
Wanting to donate furniture, whitegoods and household items? If you are downsizing, moving or just spring cleaning and have furniture and other household items which are surplus to your needs, […]
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