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Fr Dean Marin

Synod Synod

Many voices one mission

The whole Archdiocese is invited to be involved with our Synod this year. The key stages of the process are Dialogue Week, beginning on February 22; the members’ retreat on March 14; the opening Synod Mass at the Cathedral on May 29; the First Session on May 30 and then Second Session on June 27.

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On April 14, approximately 85 clergy and 500 people attended the Chrism Mass to witness the sacramental oils being consecrated and blessed. The Mass, which includes a procession of the oils (pictured), is an important moment to reflect during Holy Week. Celebrated by Archbishop Patrick O’Regan, it was also a time for priests to seek renewal of their commitment to priestly service. The Chrism Mass takes place shortly before the Easter Triduum because the oil of the catechumens and chrism will be used for Christian initiation during the paschal feast. The consecration and blessing of oils is one of the Church’s final preparations for the Paschal Triduum. During the Chrism Mass, representatives from throughout the archdiocese collect oils to be taken to their parishes and communities.
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In pictures: The Chrism Mass
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Opinion

Reflecting on the feast of the Holy Innocents

The children that Herod killed in attempting to eliminate the Christ-child are considered martyrs. Their lives were taken in witness to Christ. They are not forgotten but remembered each year in our Masses and prayers on December 28, the feast of the Holy Innocents.

Opinion

He loved us

The love of God expressed through the human heart of Jesus is the theme of Pope Francis’ latest encyclical Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us).

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