Prayer for Nepal
We were saddened by the tragedy in Nepal this week. Please pray this prayer in solidarity with the people of Nepal and the families of the victims.
Archbishop’s homilies
As we reflect on the Archdiocesan Festival Week, Archbishop Christopher Prowse would like you to read two homilies delivered during two key events of the week. They are his homilies from:The Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate of Deacon Don GomezThe launch of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) Apostolic Action Plan
2026 Archdiocesan Assembly : Community of Communities Report
As we prepare for our second Archdiocesan Assembly, please find linked the Community of Communities 2026 Report. The Report reflects on our journey as a Church and the ways our mission focus has begun to take shape. Grounded in synodal evangelisation – listening to the Holy Spirit and to one another – the report reflects on what…
Renewal of Ministries of the Liturgy
The PPC in partnership with the Parish Finance Council (PFC) is inviting everyone to get involved in bringing Our Parish Priorities to life in response to our final questions:Where is the Holy Spirit active in my life? Where might the Holy Spirit be inviting me to respond? To use my gifts?RELEVANT PARISH PASTORAL PRIORITIES: RENEWING…
Yass-Murrumbateman Pilgrimage 2026
Join our pilgrimage from Yass to Murrumbateman on Saturday 29 August 2026. This is the second year we have conducted the pilgrimage which commences with a Pilgrims Blessing at St Augustine’s Church Yass at 8am and concludes with Mass and supper at the Murrumbateman Catholic Church hall at 6pm.The route is along the back roads…
Feast Day of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
On Sunday 16 July 1876, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, the Foundation Stone for the Convent of Mercy was blessed and laid. That means that on Mt Carmel Day this year we will be celebrating 150 years of Our Lady’s patronage of our school. Because Mt Carmel Day falls in the…
Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Next Thursday 18 June is the big night when I will be joining a team of Catholic Principals and the Director from our Archdiocese in support of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. We will be sleeping rough at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House to help raise funds and awareness for the vital…
Camino Film Nights
Interested in walking the Camino? Already walked the Camino and ready to reminisce? This May is Camino Month in Murrumbateman and we have some great Camino films to see. Come along and find out why so many make this pilgrimage, and enjoy some amazing French and Spanish scenery. Have a chat to some of our…
Archbishop announces purchase of Murrumbateman property
The Catholic Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn, Christopher Prowse, has announced the purchase of the former Uniting Church property in Murrumbateman. To read his letter to parishioners click here.