Catholic Diocese of Wollongong

09/11/2026

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Come and walk with the Diocese of Wollongong on the Solemnity of Christ the King. We’ll join thousands of Catholics from Sydney, Parramatta, Broken Bay and beyond as we follow Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of Sydney, praying together and bearing witness to his Real Presence in the Eucharist.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗕𝗗

𝟭.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 – Walk with Christ Festival in Martin Place

𝟮.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 – The Eucharistic procession leaves from the corner of Martin Place and Pitt Street and concludes at St Mary’s Cathedral.

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀? Meet outside the Rolex Boutique in Martin Place and look for the Diocese of Wollongong banner.

For more information and to register to walk with our diocesan group, visit dow.sh/walkwithchrist26

07/11/2026

🪔 𝟯𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 [𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗔] 🪔

“Stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.” (Matthew 25:13)

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This Sunday, the Church celebrates the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, where Jesus tells the parable of the ten bridesmaids, inviting us to reflect on what it means to be truly prepared for an encounter with God. It is a beautiful reminder that faith is not simply about knowing God, but about cultivating a living, personal relationship with him.

We are delighted to welcome back the wonderful Fr Joshua Whitehead, parish priest at Caloundra Catholic Parish (Archdiocese of Brisbane), to celebrate Mass with us.

In his thought-provoking homily, Fr Joshua explores the extraordinary gift of wisdom and how God often uses the moments when we realise how little we truly know to invite us into something much deeper. But what does it really mean to grow in wisdom, and how might that change the way we prepare to encounter Christ?

Join Fr Joshua for a beautiful reflection that challenges us to look beyond the busyness of everyday life and rediscover the importance of making room for God.

Whether you are joining us from home, hospital, aged care, prison, or watching Mass for You at Home for the first time, you are a treasured part of our faith community. We pray that today’s celebration brings you peace, encouragement and a renewed desire to draw closer to Christ.

Thank you for your prayers and support of this ministry. Together with the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Catholic Mission, the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, our supporters and fundraising partners at Waitarua, we remain committed to bringing the celebration of the Mass into homes and hearts across Australia and beyond.

❤️ If Mass for You at Home is an important part of your week, please consider supporting the ministry:
www.massforyou.com.au/support

📺 Watch on TV:
• Channel Ten (Nationwide): 6:00am

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07/11/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗝𝗨𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦 | 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟰 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Join us next Saturday for the Opening Mass of the Diocese of Wollongong’s Diamond Jubilee. As we begin our 75th anniversary celebrations, we’ll give thanks for the generations who have shared and lived the Catholic faith in our diocese.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭.𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺
𝗦𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼-𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄

Everyone is welcome. We’d love to see you there.

03/11/2026

𝗘𝗣𝗛𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗔! | 𝗕𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗

Jesus calls us to life, and life to the full. How can we become more open to hearing his voice in the big and small decisions of everyday life?

Whether you’re discerning marriage, priesthood or religious life, or seeking to live your baptismal vocation more fully as a single young man, Ephphatha is an opportunity to take time to listen and pray.

We invite unmarried young men aged 18 and over to join the priests of the Vocations Team and our seminarians for an afternoon of lunch, formation, Q&A and Eucharistic Adoration.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
12:30pm, with lunch at 1pm, concluding at 4pm
St Therese Parish, West Wollongong

Register today: https://dow.sh/Ephphatha

02/11/2026

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗦’ 𝗗𝗔𝗬 | 𝟮 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Today we pray for all the faithful departed, especially our loved ones who have gone before us and those who have no one to pray for them.

Trusting in God’s mercy and Christ’s promise of the resurrection, we ask him to forgive their sins and welcome them into the fullness of life with him in heaven.

Our prayers are an act of love. We also pray that one day others will remember us in theirs.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.

May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

31/10/2026

✨ 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 [𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗔] 🙏
“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” (Matthew 5:12)

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This Sunday, the Church celebrates the beautiful Solemnity of All Saints, honouring not only the great saints whose names we know, but the countless men and women who have gone before us and now share in the glory of heaven. It is a joyful reminder that holiness is not reserved for a chosen few. Each and every one of us is called to become a saint!

We are delighted to welcome back our wonderful Mass for You at Home chaplain, Fr Mark De Battista, parish priest of Port Kembla, Warrawong and Berkeley parishes in the Diocese of Wollongong, to celebrate Mass with us.

In his brilliant homily, Fr Mark asks a deceptively simple question: If we’re all called to become saints, why is it so difficult? With his characteristic honesty and wisdom, he explores what the pursuit of holiness really demands of us and why becoming a saint is not the work of a single moment, but the daily work of a lifetime.
What would happen if we began each morning with one simple resolution: “Today, I want to be a saint”? Join Fr Mark for an inspiring reflection on the extraordinary calling that God has placed before every one of us.

Whether you are joining us from home, hospital, aged care, prison, or watching Mass for You at Home for the first time, you are a treasured part of our faith community. We pray that this beautiful solemnity fills you with hope, encouragement and a renewed desire to grow in holiness.

Thank you for your prayers and support of this ministry. Together with the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Catholic Mission, the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, our supporters and fundraising partners at Waitarua, we remain committed to bringing the celebration of the Mass into homes and hearts across Australia and beyond.

❤️ If Mass for You at Home is an important part of your week, please consider supporting the ministry:
www.massforyou.com.au/support

📺 Watch on TV:
• Channel Ten (Nationwide): 6:00am
• Foxtel Aurora 173

Mass for You at Home (MFYAH) is a production of the Catholic Dioces...

30/10/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐥? 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Join the Diocese of Wollongong pilgrimage and apply during the early bird round with a $500 deposit.

Deposits are due within 14 days of receiving your acceptance notice or by 23 November 2026, whichever comes first.

Second round applications open on 24 November 2026, when the deposit increases to $800.

Apply and review the key dates here: 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐝𝐨𝐰.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐚𝐮/𝐰𝐲𝐝𝟐𝟕

30/10/2026

𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘

A reminder to join us for the 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲!

Bishop Brian Mascord will celebrate Mass with clergy, religious and parishioners from across the diocese as we begin our 75th anniversary celebrations.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺
𝗦𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼-𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄

Together, we’ll give thanks for 75 years of faith and service, and pray for the Church’s mission in our diocese in the years ahead.

All are warmly welcome. Please share this invitation with your parish, family and friends.

24/10/2026

✝️ 𝟯𝟬𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 [𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗔]
“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37)

▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/m6MagW51yzQ

This week, the Church celebrates the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, where Jesus reveals the heart of the Christian life through the two greatest commandments: to love God with our whole being and to love our neighbour as ourselves. These simple yet profound words challenge us to consider what it really means to love, not just in our words and actions, but with every part of who we are.

We are delighted to welcome back the wonderful Fr John Corrigan, parish priest at Western Border Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Ballarat, to celebrate Mass with us this Sunday.

In his brilliant and thought-provoking homily, Fr John draws on his background in psychology to explore a fascinating question: why is it sometimes easier to love our neighbour than to love ourselves? With his characteristic warmth, wisdom and humour, he challenges us to reflect on the parts of ourselves we struggle to accept and what happens when we invite Christ into those hidden corners of our lives.

Do we need to have everything together before we can truly encounter God’s love? Join Fr John for a beautiful and deeply encouraging reflection that might just change the way you see yourself, your neighbour and your relationship with God.

Whether you are joining us from home, hospital, aged care, prison, or watching Mass for You at Home for the first time, you are a treasured part of our faith community. We pray that this Sunday’s Mass brings you peace, encouragement and a renewed awareness of God’s extraordinary love for you.

Thank you for your prayers and support of this ministry. Together with the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Catholic Mission, the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, our supporters and fundraising partners at Waitarua, we remain committed to bringing the celebration of the Mass into homes and hearts across Australia and beyond.

❤️ If Mass for You at Home is an important part of your week, please consider supporting the ministry:
www.massforyou.com.au/support

📺 Watch on TV:
• Channel Ten (Nationwide): 6:00am
• Foxtel Aurora 173

Mass for You at Home (MFYAH) is a production of the Catholic Dioces...