Pastoral Letters
Remembering to Love Our Deceased
Everyone has loved ones – family members and friends – who have died. November is the month when Catholics show love for their loved ones by praying for their eternal rest. Why do we do […]
Revisioning Catholic Schools in an Education Revolution
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 […]
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 […]
Christ and a growing rural addiction
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 […]
Message 2006 – Let us Respect our Australian Values
Australia is a nation that loves celebrations. Australia Day is one of our biggest. We get together for ceremonies, including the raising of our national flag and to welcome new citizens.