Cathedral News
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Today’s theme is commitment. Joshua asked the Israelites to make a choice between the God who brought them out of Egypt or the gods of their neighbours.
The Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven
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The Orthodox and Eastern Catholic tradition teaches that when Mary’s life came to an end she fell asleep.
Saint of the Month: St John Vianney
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St John Vianney, Curé of Ars and patron of parish priests, is remembered on 4 August.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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John developed his theology of the Eucharist, starting with his account of the feeding of the five thousand.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The people of Israel must have had very short memories if they looked back to their captivity in Egypt with nostalgia.
Ordination of John Gerard Acton
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Rev. John Gerard Acton will be ordained to the priesthood on Sunday 1 August at 3:00pm. The ceremony may be watched via live stream.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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A boy is at the centre of the drama in today’s gospel. He offers his small portion of food to Andrew. Barley loaves were the food of the poor and the fish were probably small, like sardines.
Saint of the Month: St Bridget of Sweden
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St Bridget of Sweden, patron of Europe and founder of the Brigittine order, is remembered on 23 July.
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Jesus knew that the apostles were tired and hungry after their mission.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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This Sunday’s message is very much about mission. The prophet Amos was sent from Judah to the northern kingdom of Israel.