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Give to the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal
Bushfires are currently devastating several communities across Australia. Vinnies is on the ground helping people as they deal with the immediate aftermath of fires, and will continue to be there as they rebuild their lives in the long term. Please donate urgently so Vinnies can be there for everyone needing our help.
During the Easter Vigil ceremony, the priest enters a darkened church with the newly lit Paschal
Candle. He acclaims three times, “Christ our Light” and the Congregation welcomes the Light singing, “Thanks be to God"
In our churches in the Pastoral Region, the priest sings this antiphon in Latin, “Lumen Christi”. This is the title given to our Pastoral Region comprising the three parishes of Wollongong, FairyMeadow/Balgownie and Gwynneville.
Psalms and readings from the Liturgy of the Hours, and Mass readings.
Upcoming Events
News from the Diocese
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Bishop Brian calls for delegates to represent the diocese at Plenary Council
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ I am writing to invite expressions of interest from prospective Diocese of Wollongong delegates to attend the Plenary Council 2020. The Plenary Council provides an opportunity for a calling forth of delegates from among the “presbyters and others of Christ’s... -
Pilgrimage of St Thérèse of Lisieux and her parents to visit the diocese
The relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux and her parents, St Louis and St Marie-Azelie (Zelie), will be taken through a number of dioceses early in 2020, commencing in the Diocese of Wollongong on 23 January in Varroville before returning to the diocese on 19 March to visit a number of other parishes... -
Caring for yourself and others affected by bushfire
The devastation caused by a bushfire can lead to a range of thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviours that can be intense and confusing. It is not unusual to experience overwhelming feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt, shame or anger. Recovery after trauma doesn’t mean forgetting your... -
A personal reflection upon visiting Lake Conjola and Ulladulla
Our director of development and community and engagement, Debbie Gates, has spent much of the past week travelling with Bishop Brian Mascord to many of the towns and suburbs in our diocese hit hardest by the bushfires. On Sunday 12 January, Bishop Brian and Debbie spent the day with the people of...
