Activists have attempted to derail the NSW parliamentary inquiry into the proposed Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill, hurling abuse at Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP as he delivered his opening statement before the committee. The post Activists hurl abuse at Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at NSW Parliament appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

In a time meant for sleep-ins, catch-ups and movie marathons, more than 120 teenagers instead took time out of their school holidays for Christ at this year’s Purpose Camp, hosted by Sydney Catholic Youth. The post Sydney students alive with Purpose appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

In a powerful display of unity, faith and brotherhood, Catholic men of all ages came together to publicly profess their faith in the Camino for St Joseph. The post Camino walk unites 700 men in brotherhood and faith appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Carl hopes his return to the faith and daily involvement in parish life can inspire other Catholics, especially the youth, to bring their energy to help renew their own parishes. The post Disciple Diaries: How a mid-life malaise lead this lapsed Catholic back home appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

The community of St Peter Chanel and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Berala marked the feast days of their patron saints with a solemn outdoor procession and Mass. The post Western Sydney Parish processes for feast days appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has again urged his 30 million Instagram followers to “stay prayed up”, this time surprising Sydney Catholics by appearing alongside a local priest. The post Mark Wahlberg talks faith with Sydney priest Fr Lewi Barakat appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Clergy are leading the way in their awareness and knowledge about keeping children safe in church and related environments according to new research led by Australian Catholic University.  The post Exclusive: Clergy lead the way in safeguarding capabilities appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Masses for the repose of the soul of former Wollongong Bishop Peter Ingham will take place at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney and St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Wollongong before his interment in Wollongong on 10 May. The post Updated: Requiem Masses to be held in Sydney and Wollongong for Bishop Peter Ingham appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

The Australian Catholic University hosted 350 young Catholics at the Fidelis event on 24 April, organised by Sydney Catholic Youth and University Catholics as the final event for the Sisters of Life of their Sydney tour. The post Sisters of Life farewelled at sell-out Fidelis event appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

Fr Toan Nguyen’s ministry to disabled orphans is his way of living the Gospel he preaches from the pulpit at St Brendan’s in Bankstown The post From pews to planes to pursue God’s call to service appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.