Catholic Outlook Magazine | Lent & Easter | 2023 Issue

Short & Sweet
We learned that the youngest Churches in our region have lessons to teach the more established
Churches about synodality and about maintaining the freshness of the encounter of the Gospel with
local cultures and societies.
Concluding statement from the Catholic Bishops of Oceania assembly, February 2023 in Suva, Fiji. Image: ACBC.
If, as Pope Francis affirms, synodality is the new way of being Church for the
third millennium, then we must seek to understand more deeply what it means
to be a synodal Church.
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv
In his welcome to Sr Nathalie Bequart XMCJ to the Diocese of Parramatta on 3 February
2023. Image: Diocese of Parramatta.
It is good to come, to join a professional group of people who share not only
professional qualifications and love for the law, but who also have something else
that's special about them as well, which is that we are part of the Catholic family.
Shadow Attorney General Michael Daley (As at 24 March)
At the Legal Red Mass, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta on 6 February 2023.
Image: Diocese of Parramatta.
Part of listening, learning, and living in respectful relationship with one another
involves seeking to understand Aboriginal Spirituality, which is fundamental to the
Aboriginal people’s identity and world view. Aboriginal Spirituality is a dynamic,
evolving, contemporary expression of Indigeneity. Aboriginal Spirituality connects
past, present and future. It emphasises people’s relationships with each other.
Theresa Ardler, Dahrawal Nation Image: Supplied.
Read about considerations for Catholics as we approach the Voice referendum on page 38.
We look forward to labouring with you in the Lord’s vineyard and going to the
margins, and going out into the depths with you.
Fr Matthew Dimian
At the conclusion of his, Fr Adam Carlow’s and Fr Jack Elkazzi’s ordination on 2 February
2023 at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. Image: Diocese of Parramatta.
The first thing with unhappy kids is to make them feel welcome and comfortable.
It’s a Gospel of joy and loving kindness. This experience of freedom and fun is
deeply transformative for many of the children.
Fr Jan (John) Walenciej
Former Director of the Don Bosco Youth and Recreation Centre, St Marys. The Salesian
Society, founded by St John Bosco, celebrates 100 years of presence in Australia, in 2023.
Image: Diocese of Parramatta.
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