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One of my life’s simple pleasures is winding up the women in my life and…

The words of Jesus in this Sunday’s Gospel are simple, yet deeply reassuring: “Do not…

Here is the video that was used in our foyer display for April 2026

Today’s Gospel offers a model for lay ministry: Jesus’ compassion for those who suffer leads…

This Sunday is Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ – that is, the…

This weekend we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. It is a concept…

How beautiful have these fifty days been. We gathered with branches held aloft crying out,…

On Tuesday evening, I had the honour (not that I had a choice) of joining…

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus speaks words that are deeply comforting: “I will not leave…

About a month ago, I was asked to reflect on what is my image of…

Last Tuesday was the anniversary of the death of Pope Francis and of course, less…

Morning Mass tomorrow Saturday 25 April will be at St Mary of the Angels at…

It is two weeks since our wonderful Easter ceremonies. And what a joyous Easter Celebration…

From the Paschal Vigil on Holy Saturday evening, the Church celebrates an Octave (8 day)…

Many years ago, Sandra and I had the privilege of spending Holy Week in Jerusalem.…

Palm Sunday begins with joy. Jesus enters Jerusalem and is welcomed with praise, with people…

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It’s hardly surprising that many people today feel emotionally numb. Modern life presents countless difficulties…

Join us for an overnight vigil of solidarity with people experiencing homelessness. We will gather…

Light is a constant theme in St John’s gospel, and especially that Jesus is ‘the…

Today’s Gospel is the well know story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the…

The disciples are overwhelmed when they hear the voice from heaven proclaiming, “This is my…

There are many world leaders who, if offered the chance to take over another country,…

This weekend we celebrate Valentine’s Day. We share flowers, cards and kind messages with loved…

Radiating Christ In this week’s Gospel, our Lord calls on all of us to act…

Today in Matthew’s Gospel we hear the Beatitudes. They are so well known to us.…

We have moved into what is called ordinary time in the liturgical year, and we…

Recently, we celebrated the baptism of wee Mikael Leon. So small, thankfully so content, like…

After 936 days away, our daughter Caitlin, finally came home this week. The joy of…

As we move deeper into Advent, this Sunday’s readings invite us to pause, look within,…

“O Come O come Emmanuel”, so we will sing as we enter this new season…

Called to Love

As we draw near to Advent the Gospel readings move into Jesus’ last visit to…

This Sunday the Readings recognise the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. What does this…

This weekend, our Parish gathers not only for joyful community events—the Bake Sale (featuring a…

The readings this Sunday invite us to look deeply at what it means to come…

This is the call for Mission Sunday in this year of Jubilee gifted by the…

Pope Francis repeatedly asked, “How many times do we say ‘Thank you’ in our families,…

From 1 September  through to 4 October churches observe the Season of Creation, a time…

Have you read the scriptures for this weekend, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary time? They…

October is the month of the Holy Rosary and Our Lady and in particular Tuesday…

God speaks to us all the time. This time of the year is a very…

This Sunday we celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a feast that reminds us…

What was it like for Joseph to hold the newborn Jesus? How was it for…

Come and see! Enquiry Evenings: 6pm on Wednesday 10th September @Sacred Heart Cathedral, 40 Hill…

Growing up studying at a Marist school we were taught about the ‘Three Violets’ and…

Today’s Gospel reading consists of a few short and pithy sayings from Jesus, as he…

By honouring Mary we are also honouring a woman who led a humble life –…

As we celebrate the Assumption of Mary, it was very timely that the crown from…

After over 25 years of marriage, I still find myself shouting down the passage “are…

Walking along the waterfront to the end of Oriental Bay is just one of the…

I’m reminded of a story about a monastery going through a time of crisis –…

John the Baptist Kinh Van Nguyen’s ordination was a joyful celebration of family and community…