Dear Sisters and Brothers Like myself, you probably wish that our return to Mass after a 4-month fast from the Eucharist could be simpler and more in keeping with its deep spiritual reality. Instead: having to do this; not having to do that: it’s all a bit of a turn-off,...

In compliance with the instructions of both the Government and the Diocese, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour’s Parish has now completed and submitted its Risk Assessment Form. I am pleased to announce that it has been approved by our Diocesan Coordinator for the Re-Opening of Churches, Fr. Stephen McGrattan. I...

In compliance with the instructions of both the Government and the Diocese, St. Mary’s Parish has now completed and submitted its Risk Assessment Form. I am pleased to announce that it has been approved by our Diocesan Coordinator for the Re-Opening of Churches, Fr. Stephen McGrattan. I am publishing it...

  The earth is the better part of 4.5 billion years older than humanity. It took just about that amount of time for her to get ready for us and to give birth to us. Since our bodies are made of various elements of the earth, no wonder we call...