The Net - December 2024

Date: 2024-12-06

The December 2024 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of Der...

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An invitation from Bishop McKeown - 33 days of family prayer

Date: 2024-12-01

Child Consecration to Jesus through Mary following in the Spirit of St Thérèse, the Little Flower From the week following the Baptism of the Lord...

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Parish and Family Prayer for Advent 2024

Date: 2024-11-30

Advent: A season of Hope, Love Joy and Peace An opportunity to reflect and pray on the Gospels of Advent Sundays Each Sunday of Advent, we will sha...

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The Net - November 2024

Date: 2024-11-08

The November 2024 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of Der...

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FINAL DOCUMENT - For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission

Date: 2024-10-30

The final document from the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod has been published and is available as a working translation in English.&nb...

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St. Lucy

Date: 2024-10-30

St. Lucy

Feast date: Dec 13

St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283. Her father was of Roman origin, but his early death left her dependent upon her mother, whose name, Eutychia, seems to indicate that she was of Greek heritage.Like so many of the early martyrs, Lucy had consecrated her virginity to God, and she hoped to devote all her worldly goods to the service of the poor.Her mother, Eutychia, arranged a marriage for her, but for three years she managed to postpone the marriage. Lucy prayed at the tomb of Saint Agatha to change he...

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