March 01, 2016
Today is the 1st of March, the change over from summer into autumn. Like our liturgical seasons, I greet these changes with some expectation.
February 23, 2016
On Saturday night, Fr Richard Shortall SJ was commissioned by Bishop Bill to be our Missionary of Mercy (MOM). Fr Richard had just travelled home to Australia from Rome where Pope Francis commissioned him, along with about 700 other priests, to be priests of mercy for anyone who might seek God’s love and mercy.
February 16, 2016
I believe that this Lenten season in the Year of Mercy is truly a time for self-examination, self-reflection, reconciliation, penance, forgiveness and healing. We all err in thought, word, in what we have done and it what we have failed to do.
February 09, 2016
With the return of school, the year has really kicked off, and people are now in our diocesan offices and at the Cathedral during the day, night and on weekends.
February 02, 2016
The last time I sat to write my message to the diocesan and wider community was on Sunday, 20 December. I had drafted my last message for the year, having finished my Christmas cards, Christmas letter and gifts.
January 28, 2016
Pope Francis is inviting us to rebuild our church intellectually, relationally and spiritually.
