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Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, formally beginning his pontificate. The theme of unity was key to Pope Leo XIV’s homily. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: bit.ly/popeleoxivunity

National Volunteer Week has commenced today! This week, we celebrate and recognise the incredible dedication and service of our volunteers, with the 2025 theme: “Connecting Communities.” Interested in volunteering? Join our CatholicCare volunteer team by calling 1800 324 924

Today is the memorial of Saint Rita of Cascia. Saint Rita is the patron saint of impossible causes, as well as sterility, abuse victims, loneliness, marriage difficulties, parenthood, widows, the sick, and those suffering from wounds. Saint Rita, pray for us!

Join us at our Care for the Earth Forum, hosted at St Joseph’s Narrabeen Hall on Saturday 24 May from 3:50pm to 5:00pm. The forum will include a talk, discussion on next steps for parishes and will be followed by afternoon tea and informal conversation. All are welcome to attend

Today is the Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, often called the Second Apostle of Rome. Saint Philip was a passionate evangelist who loved sharing the Gospel. Saint Philip is the patron saint of Rome, US Special Forces, humour, and joy. Saint Philip of Neri, pray for us!

Join Bishop Anthony Randazzo on Wednesday as he celebrates a twilight Mass for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. Mass will begin at 4:00pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. All are welcome to attend.

We invite you to journey with our very own Fr Hien Vu for an extraordinary, faith-filled 10 day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. Registrations are closing soon. You are invited to join on Zoom for the next information session on 5 June at 7pm. To join: [email protected]

Join us on Friday, 30 May at 1.30pm for a webinar on keeping children safer online, facilitated by Kellie Britnell. For more details or to register: bit.ly/keepingchildre…

The Inaugural Diocesan Awards Gala Dinner and Presentation will be held on Friday, 30 May at 5pm at The Grand Salon, The Epping Club (45–47 Rawson St, Epping). All welcome to attend. Tickets are available at a subsidised cost of $75. To RSVP, please email [email protected]

Join us tomorrow at 10:30am for the Solemn Blessing and Opening of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Centre, the new OLHC Catholic Primary School building, and CatholicCare Out of School Hours Care. Refreshments will follow the Mass and the blessing. All are welcome to attend.

We invite you to journey with our very own Fr Hien Vu for a ten day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. Registrations for trip are closing soon. You are invited to join on Zoom for the next information session on Thu 5 June at 7pm. To join, please email [email protected]

Today and tomorrow, we celebrate the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly. The jubilee recognises the important roles played by the families in our communities Let us pray for families in our Diocese and give thanks for the gift they are to our community.

Fresh out of the box and available in parishes this weekend!   Our commemorative edition of BBNews is out now!   Get your copy now!

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Star of the Sea, the Patroness of our Diocese. The title Mary, Star of the Sea is derived from the Latin ‘Stella Maris’. Bishop Anthony Randazzo will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity at 9:30am at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Waitara

Today is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus ascended into heaven in the presence of His disciples, marking the completion of His earthly mission. Today, let us continue Christ’s mission, uniting us to Him in Heaven.

Australian Bishops have joined the Holy Father in calling for peace across the globe, particularly in areas such as Gaza and Ukraine. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: bit.ly/peaceingazaukr…

Pilgrims of Hope, join Bishop Anthony in Rome for Holy Mass in the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Online Information gathering on 5 June at 7pm. Time: 7pm Thursday 5 Jun 2025 To join Zoom Meeting bit.ly/pilgrimagedbb Meeting ID: 854 3671 6757 Passcode: 908286

Pope Leo XIV has issued the first prayer intention of his papacy. During the month of June, the Pope has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion.

Don’t miss out! Join us tonight online to find out more about our amazing Diocese Pilgrimage of Hope to Italy in October. Join Fr Hien and Libby tonight, at 7pm for an information session. Zoom: bit.ly/pilgrimagedbb Meeting ID: 854 3671 6757 Passcode: 908286

Today is the memorial of Saint Boniface an English Benedictine monk who was a leading figure in the Anglo-Saxon mission to evangelise the Germanic people during the 8th century. Patron saint of Germany, Benedictine monks, brewers, tailors, file cutters, & missionaries