Looking to join a group and have the opportunity to meet other like-minded young adults? Then St Mary’s Cathedral “EMBRACE” invites you to join them! Meeting every Sunday after the 6pm Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral House, (next to St Mary’s Cathedral), young people between the ages of 18-35 gather to discuss and enjoy […]
Today we celebrate the feast of St James, the Apostle. Son of Zebedee and brother of John the Evangelist and Apostle. James was born at the town Bethsaida in Galilee. He was present at the special miracles worked by the Lord and witnessed all the Lord's Glory at the Transfiguration. James was also the first […]
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St Joachim and St Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are no mention of their names in the Bible and what is known about them comes from legend and tradition. The parents of Mary nurtured, taught and bought her up to be a worthy Mother […]
Today, Mother Church celebrates the Feast of St Martha, sister of Mary of Bethany and Lazarus. Martha received the Lord with hospitality into their home in Bethany, near Jerusalem. Martha diligently waited on the Lord and with expectant faith beseeched the return of her brother from the dead. St Martha is the patron saint of […]
Looking to join a group and have the opportunity to meet other like-minded young adults? Then St Mary’s Cathedral “EMBRACE” invites you to join them! Meeting every Sunday after the 6pm Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral House, (next to St Mary’s Cathedral), young people between the ages of 18-35 gather to discuss and enjoy […]
Today, Mother Church celebrates the feast of St Ignatius of Loyola, priest and theologian. Ignatius, who has a profound influence on Catholic life, was born at Loyola in the Basque area of Spain. He became a soldier and was wounded in battle. Ignatius turned to Christ during his long recovery. A strong and holy organiser, […]
Today, Mother Church celebrates the feast of St Alphonsus Mary de’ Ligouri (1696-1787), bishop, Doctor of the Church. St Alphonsus was a prolific writer, especially on matters of moral theology, but also on Our Lady and numerous other topics, and founded the Redemptorist order of priests, who are present here in the Archdiocese. Memorial of […]