Cathedral News
Christmas Carol Service 2022
Posted: 1 December 2022
The annual Cathedral Carol Service takes place on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 7:30pm.
Death of Bishop Emeritus Martin Drennan
Posted: 26 November 2022
26 November 2022: It is with sadness that we announce the death this morning of Most Rev. Dr Martin Drennan, Bishop and Apostolic Administrator Emeritus.
Concert: A-Capella Knights, 10 December 2022
Posted: 24 November 2022
The A Capella Knights present their annual concert The Knights Before Christmas on Saturday 10 December 2022.
Concert: Vox Orbis, 9 December 2022
Posted: 22 November 2022
Vox Orbis, directed by Mark Keane, gives its Christmas concert on Friday 9 December 2022 in the Cathedral.
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King
Posted: 20 November 2022
King David had presided over what the Jews would have regarded as their golden age. He conquered his enemies and built up the kingdom of Israel. He was especially chosen by God.
Reflection: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted: 13 November 2022
When St Luke wrote his gospel, the temple in Jerusalem had been destroyed by the Romans - this happened in the year AD 70.
Mass for Deceased Clergy & Religious
Posted: 8 November 2022
The 11:00am mass on Thursday 10 November will be offered for deceased clergy and religious of the diocese. All are welcome.
Saint of the Month: St Jean Brébeuf
Posted: 7 November 2022
St Jean Brébeuf, Jesuit missionary to the indigenous peoples of Canada, is remembered on 19 October.
Reflection: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted: 6 November 2022
The extract from the Second Book of Maccabees was written at some point between 150 and 120 BC, by an Egyptian Je living in Hellenistic Egypt - probably in Alexandria.
Reflection: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted: 30 October 2022
Last week we read the story of the pharisee and the tax collector who begged for mercy but who had not yet changed his behaviour.