It is my honour to inform you that four new men have joined our five seminarians in the Diocese of Lismore in 2017. Deacon Vitalis Nyongesa continues his ministry as deacon in the parish of Ballina. Our four other seminarians are approaching [...]

On 20th December 2016, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Geoffrey Jarrett and appointed Fr Gregory Homeming, a priest of the Order of Discalced Carmelite, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Lismore. The Bishop-elect will receive Episcopal Ordination on 22 February 2017 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]