REVISIONING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN AN EDUCATION REVOLUTION – Directors of Catholic Education Conference – Bishop Gerard Holohan (Sydney, 23 April 2009) I begin my comments by expressing thanks to you, the leaders of our Australian […]
Pastoral Letters
Same Sex Marriage
Marriage has been recognised as a special relationship between a man and a woman that is open to children since before recorded history. It has been recognised across all known human cultures as a relationship […]
Sharing the Eucharist with Others
If I could believe that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, I would crawl over broken glass if necessary to be with him. These are the words of a minister from another Christian church to […]
So your sister is gay…
In the current debate about the legal definition of marriage, questions have been raised about Catholic teaching on homosexuality. There seems to be considerable confusion.
The Australian Need for New Evangelisation
I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak to you, the religious education leaders within the Catholic school systems from all the dioceses across Australia. In doing so, I also acknowledge the formidable challenges […]
The Good Shepherd of Sunday 2004 – Let us pray for more priests
The image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is an important one for our faith. It reminds us that, though he died for the whole human race, Jesus does not see us simply as a […]
The Royal Commission into Child Sex Abuse
This week, the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, announced that a Royal Commission will be established into the sexual abuse of children across Australia. Though terms of reference are yet to be announced, this Royal Commission […]
The Vocation and Mission of the family in the Church and contemporary world Lineamenta
The Vatican has given Catholics around the world the opportunity to comment on the Lineamenta (or working document ) for the second Session of the Synod on marriage and the family in the context of […]
Two Changes to the Ritual of the Mass
On Pentecost Sunday, two minor changes will be introduced into the celebration of the Mass across Australia. These changes are the result of the review of the ritual of the Mass undertaken at the direction […]
What face do I show others?
How others see us is a common concern. We try in various ways to make a good impression. We try to present ‘our good side’ through words and behavior.