Reflections

An upcoming event this Sunday 5 May for young adults and teenagers in their final year of college!Join us for an afternoon of sharing and reflection on Vocation in a Catholic context. Fr Neil Vaney SM will share some reflections on how you go about discerning your vocation. We will hear from a number of people who have said Yes to God in their own particular way.We will start with a shared lunch at 12:30pm at St Anne's Hall. Please bring a plate to share. The afternoon will conclude with the parish Mass at 5pm in the Church. ... See MoreSee Less

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Archbishop Paul Martin SM – Message for Vocations Sunday, 21 April 2024

“We remember that vocations start in families. It’s within the home that young people come to know and love Christ, and it’s in families that the value of this vocation is promoted…”

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