Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green, 7 December 2023 Recently, Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green OSPPE, was, literally, celebrating Confirmations at the back o’Bourke in outback New South Wales. The day was 46 degrees, and everyone was melting. In the evening he was scheduled to go to Wanaaring – an even more remote locality – for 5pm Mass. The BishopContinue reading “It makes God-sense at the Stable”
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The “Spiritual Buzz” of Diaconal Ministry
Deacon Paul Stacy, 30 November 2023 Deacon Paul Stacy has many parish responsibilities, including serving at the altar, baptisms, weddings, funerals, home and nursing home visitations. Yet he wants to do more, and has just started a new role in visiting parishes to promote the work of Catholic Mission. Have I mentioned that he isContinue reading “The “Spiritual Buzz” of Diaconal Ministry”
Reaching out, the way of Jesus
Paul Harris, 16 November 2023 Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are some of the people on the margins addressed at the recent session of the Synod in Rome. The Instrumentum Laboris asks, “…what concrete steps are needed to welcome those who feel excluded from the Church because of their status or sexuality (for example, remarriedContinue reading “Reaching out, the way of Jesus”
Making Sacramental What I Had Been Doing All My Life
Deacon Dr John Collins and Dr Sandra Carroll, 9 November 2023 As a ministerial couple, Deacon John Collins and Sandra Carroll are quite something. Both have done Doctorates in theology, though they don’t like to brag about the fact. They have also spent their lifetimes discerning and living out their baptismal calls in amazing intentionalContinue reading “Making Sacramental What I Had Been Doing All My Life”
The Diaconate in the Synod Synthesis
2 November 2023 On this Feast of All Souls, we have a chance to reflect on the Final Synthesis Report of the 2023 Synod on Synodality in Rome, and what it says about the diaconate. The official English version is available here. From this, I have extracted the passages relevant to our interest in exploringContinue reading “The Diaconate in the Synod Synthesis”
On the Side of the Synod
Elizabeth Young, 26 October 2023 The much-anticipated Synod on Synodality has been taking place in Rome throughout this month of October. Although the discussions have been private to allow for freedom and confidence in the Spirit, much has been happening both within the Synod hall and without. One of the side events was a “SymposiumContinue reading “On the Side of the Synod”
Walking Beside People
Deacon Josh Clayton, 14 September 2023 When Deacon Josh Clayton describes his ministry, his approach is always “besides”. He “walks beside people” rather than stands in front of them or lectures them. Josh knows what it is like to get things wrong, especially in the family; as a father he “stuffs up all the time”.Continue reading “Walking Beside People”
Feasts of the Heart and Soul
If synodality is all about walking together, then that is a perfect description of our first retreat experience. On the weekend of the 1st – 3rd of September, we gathered interested women, deacons, their wives, Sisters and a priest to pray and discern together. We listened to each other’s stories of life, faith and ministry.Continue reading “Feasts of the Heart and Soul”
Celebrate St Phoebe’s Feast
This weekend is a very special one for our group, Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate, and you are invited to join with us! With many around the world, we celebrate the Feast of St Phoebe, Deacon of the church of Cenchreae and benefactor of St Paul (Romans 16:1). On her feast day, Sunday 3rd ofContinue reading “Celebrate St Phoebe’s Feast”
Showing Great Resilience
Cathy Murrowood, 17 August 2023 This week, Cathy Murrowood shares her own story. Cathy is a Liturgy Educator with the ACU Centre for Liturgy and is involved in developing online liturgy training programs for communities across Australia. She is a member of the National Liturgical Council and a liturgical consultant. Thank you very much forContinue reading “Showing Great Resilience”
Liturgy on the Margins 