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The Grace of Grace
It recently occurred to me what a profound impact one little ritual has in my family. With no deliberate design or intention, grace has been ... Read More
Irish and Australian – A Priest at War
In 1913 representatives of the Anglican, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, and Methodist denominations met with the Australian Army’s Adjutant General, Lieutenant Colonel Harry Chauvel, to establish ... Read More
Five minutes with Fr Paul Bateman
60th Anniversary (Bega), Fr Paul on far right with (from left) Fr Bernie Patterson (Bega PP), Bishop Power and Fr Bill Keating Tell us about ... Read More
Darcy’s take on the COVID world
Darcy Snashall, aged 10, says it’s all a matter of taking it in your stride. Like many others, Darcy has been in the thick of ... Read More
Renovations completed in the year of St Joseph
Renovations to St Joseph’s Church Merimbula have provided clergy and parishioners with an improved sacristy and sanctuary. In 2019, parishioners of St Peter’s Parish Pambula ... Read More
Home and neighbours
Dat Do school South Vietnam, July 1967 Mother’s Day Australia 2021. I am sitting on our veranda enjoying a coffee with beautiful music as a ... Read More
The Plenary Council Assembly: How far have we come?
Solemn High Mass at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane with Archbishop Mark Coleridge has brought to a close the First Assembly of the Plenary Council. ... Read More