Fr Karl and Deacon Josh take you through the Easter Triduum, sharing some ideas about these holy days, as well as some experiences they have had celebrating this incredible festival! Opening Theme Music: Derek Clegg - A Strong Will is Needed - Used under Creative Commons. Cover Art by Emily Bennett ..read more

Our youth ministers were in Canberra for equipping school, but Deacon Josh missed out as he went into isolation. We discuss experiencing Ash WEdnesday in isolation as a family. We break open what Lent is about, and why we pray, fast and give alms. We talk about parish renewal and what Josh learnt from a recent trip to Sydney. Finally we remember Monsignor Jim Gehl who passed away recently and invite you to re-listen to our interview with this great priest ..read more

We're back for our last podcast of the year! We talk about what we're doing to prepare for Christmas. Archbishop O'Regan has been chosen to be a delegate for the upcoming Synod of Bishops. We congratulate him and discuss this development. The International Day of Peoples with Disabilities is coming up. We discuss the statement from the Bishops' Conference about this. Finally, we are joined by Geoff Mann who talks to us about his experiences in ministry through the years, particularly back in the 1970s when he was a youth minister in the diocese. Finally, we are joined by Deacon Thao Nguyen who ..read more

As we approach the end of the liturgical year we have been hearing from the Bible's apocalyptic literature which can at times be challenging. The book of Maccabees provides challenges to us all: how can we emulate their Zeal without all the violence! Maddy Forde from the Archdiocese of Adelaide has been appointed to the International Advisory Board for the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. Finally, we are joined by Deacon Thao Nguyen who shares how the witness of two family members (one who died before he was born) have helped his faith and vocation. Opening Theme Music: Derek Cl ..read more

As we approach the end of the liturgical year we have been hearing from the Bible's apocalyptic literature which can at times be challenging. The book of Maccabees provides challenges to us all: how can we emulate their Zeal without all the violence! Maddy Forde from the Archdiocese of Adelaide has been appointed to the International Advisory Board for the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. Finally, we are joined by Deacon Thao Nguyen who shares how the witness of two family members (one who died before he was born) have helped his faith and vocation. Opening Theme Music: Derek Cl ..read more

As we head towards the end of the year we note that life is getting busier! We ask the question "how do we not just let the Seasons of the Church wash over us?" This year the feast of Christ the King doubles as World Youth Day. We talk about what is happening for World Youth Day in our diocese. This time of year there is always a lot of discussion about Christmas decorations going up too early. We chat about when it is the right time and whether or not others doing differently should annoy us or not. Finally, we chat with Michael Gibbons our 3rd lay delegate from Bathurst to the Plenary Counci ..read more

As the health orders shift and the rules ease, we discuss the complications of interpretation, whereby two people can read the same text and come to different conclusions. We discuss this in the light of the recent anniversary of Luther's 99 Theses and indeed how that event is being interpreted in new ways even now (such as by Eamonn Duffy in Stripping of the Altars). Further to this, we discuss the general process of change in our lives and in our Church, and how we deal with and respond to change. The Bishops have there regular plenary meetings. We ask that people pray for the Bishops. Final ..read more

The Clergy have gathered to celebrate with our four Jubilarians (Fr Jim Wilkins (50), Fr Owen Gibbons (40), Fr Augustine Mathew (40) and Fr Pius Khaoya (30)). The next day we were joined by the Parish Secretaries for some professional development and a dinner at which we celebrated the many years of service for people across our parishes and the Chancery and thanked Kimbalee Clewes and Mike Deasey for there service. Confirmation Masses have become a priority for many as the year comes to a close. The Year 12 students involved in RISE events gathered on Zoom for a blessing. We discuss life post ..read more

A special episode while Deacon Josh is on leave. I sat down with Sr Grace Roclowska to talk about her journey of faith, her roles in leadership and the importance of formation. You can contact us at podcast@bathurst.catholic.org.au or hit like on our Facebook page. Opening Theme Music: Derek Clegg - A Strong Will is Needed - Used under Creative Commons. Editing & Cover Art by Emily Bennett ..read more

With NSW at 80% of people double vaccinated, Mass resumes across the diocese. The priests are gathering next week to celebrate Jubliarians and for professional development. Broken Bay Diocese has ordained three new priests. The Diocesan World Youth Day plans for Lisbon 2023 will soon be announced. The Pope delivered a video message to the 4th World Meeting of Popular Movements, and it addresses many of the social problems in our world. We discuss how we are to respond to such a bold vision. Finally, we are joined by Hayley Farrugia, a Bathurst Diocese delegate to the Plenary council who shared ..read more