25 May – 15 June | St Benedict’s – New Life in the Spirit | 7:30pm – 9:00pm
St Benedict’s, Narrabundah invites you to a New Life in the Spirit seminar — a time of spiritual renewal, prayer, and deepening of faith. Held after the Sunday 6pm Mass at the Parish Centre, all are welcome to attend.
· Dates: 25 May; 1 June, 8 June, 15 June
· Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
· Location: St Benedict’s Parish Centre, Narrabundah
19 May – 4 June 2025 | Jubilee of Families European Pilgrimage
St Peter's Parish, Pambula, together with Fr George Ogah invite you to join our Jubilee of Families European Pilgrimage. In this dedicated jubilee year, be inspired to encounter the pathways of some of the Church's greatest saints. 19 May-4 June, 2025.
Contact pambula@cg.org.au for more information. Flyer attached.
30 May | Missionaries of HOPE
Join us for a morning with Abraham Muma, Health Desk Coordinator from Mpika Diocese, Zambia. Abraham will share the healthcare challenges faced by women and children in Zambia, and his vision to transform healthcare in the diocese into a beacon of hope.
Date: Friday, May 30
Time: 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start, concluding at 12:30 pm
Venue: Haydon Hall, St Christopher’s Pastoral Centre, 35 Franklin Street, Forrest AC
Refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by Friday 16th May, 2025 to:
?? ccostello@catholicmission.org.au or ?? Christine on 0404209803
1 June | Marriage & Family Sunday EVENT at the Cathedral
For the celebration of the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents & the Elderly.
11am Mass at St Christopher’s followed by EVENT at 12pm in the Haydon Hall, Manuka.
The Archbishop will be available to bless your family.
Light refreshments provided – but you must register online here http://www.bit.ly/MFR2025.
30 July | An Evening of Dialogue: Pilgrims of Hope | 07:00 pm
Acclaimed filmmaker and author Bill Bennett, whose spiritual journey on the Camino inspired his award-winning film The Way, My Way. Bill will share how walking the Camino revealed a new way of living - simpler, freer, and more hopeful. Hosted by journalist and community leader Genevieve Jacobs AM, the evening will include a keynote presentation by Bill Bennett; small group discussion and audience Q&A facilitated by Genevieve. Event will be held at Marist College Canberra.
9 August: Archbishop’s St Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage
Join us for the Archbishop’s St Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage on 9 August 2025 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Eden. This special church has been designated for the Jubilee Year of Hope.
Location Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Eden (a designated church for the Jubilee Year of Hope)
• Pilgrimage walk starts at 11.00 am from Eden Sports Ground
• Reconciliation available during the walk
• Mass at 12.00 pm
• Visit Mary MacKillop Hall
• Please arrange your own transport
For inquiries, email woodb4922@gmail.com
19 October | 90th Anniversary of St. Patrick’s Church, Braddon
St. Patrick’s Church Braddon, the first Catholic Church on the North side of Canberra, was dedicated on 20th October 1935. This year marks the 90th anniversary of its consecration. The anniversary will be commemorated on Sunday, 19th October with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Prowse at 8am followed by refreshments. St. Pat’s began life as a church-school and organisers wish to contact former pupils to share their school day memories and to attend the Mass and celebrations on that day. For more information please contact Ray Toohey 0411182545 or Mary Boyle,
maryeboyle8@gmail.com