What Is a Disciple? In the final chapter of the gospel according to St Matthew, we read what has been known as the Great Commission. Before returning to the Father, the Risen Christ commanded his disciples: “Go, make disciples of all nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and [...]
On 16 October 2016, Pope Francis canonized Blessed Jose Sanchez del Rio, alongside 6 other Blesseds. Cardinal Alberto Suarez Inda of Morelia, Mexico reflected on the life of Jose Sanchez del Rio. This is what he had to day: “St. Jose Sanchez del Rio was born in Sahuayo de Morelos, Mexico in 1913. During the 1924-1928 religious persecution by Mexican President Plutarco Elías Calles, St. [...]
The 31st World Youth Day (WYD) was held in Krakow, Poland from July 25-31. It was celebrated with the theme: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy,” (Matthew 5:7). There were 48 pilgrims who participated and represented the Diocese of Lismore in this international faith event. The diocesan pilgrimage group consisted of clergy, parish members and school staff. Participants between the age of [...]
On 4 March 2016, Father Alexander Mutua Munyao was ordained to the priesthood in his native Kenya. The Most Reverend Geoffrey Jarrett Geoffrey Jarrett ordained Father Alexander in St Zeno Catholic Parish, Ndithini, Diocese of Machachos. Some priests from the Diocese of Lismore, including Father Michael Nilon, Parish Priest of St Francis Xavier, Ballina, where he had his diaconal placement prior to priestly ordination, were [...]
