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All Souls' Day at LNS Parish 🕯️ A Time to Remember, Pray, and Hope
🕯️ All Souls’ Day: A Catholic Tradition Around the World Every year on November 2 , Catholics across the globe come together to celebrate All Souls’ Day — a sacred day of remembrance, prayer, and hope. Rooted in centuries of faith and love, this tradition reminds us that death is not the end, but a passage to eternal life in God’s presence. 🌍 A Global Communion of Prayer All Souls’ Day unites the entire Church — from the smallest village chapel to the grandest cathedral —


Pilgrims of Hope of the Catholic Parish of Lower North Shore embarked on a Pilgrimage to the Jubilee Shrines in the Diocese of Broken Bay
A Day of Grace: Pilgrimage of Hope to the Jubilee Shrines in the Diocese of Broken Bay On Friday, October 17th, 2025, about 35 parishioners from the Catholic Parish of Lower North Shore set off on a pilgrimage to the Jubilee Shrines in the Diocese of Broken Bay. This journey allowed them to deepen their faith and community through prayer and reflection. The day began with a Mass at Our Lady of Dolours Church in Chatswood, a Shrine of Hope for the Youth, led by Fr Hien Vu, alo


🌹 A Night of Light, Love, and Prayer: The LNS Parish Candlelight Rosary Procession 🌹
This evening, the Lower North Shore Parish community gathered outside St. Thomas Church after the 6pm Vigil Mass for a truly beautiful...


A Beautiful Evening of Prayer at St. Thomas Church, Willoughby
A Time of Grace and Stillness After nine days of praying the Daily Rosary together, our parish family gathered for a quiet, sacred, and...


Celebrating the Jubilee of Catechists: A Day of Faith and Community at Lower North Shore Parish
On Sunday, 28th September, our parish community gathered in a spirit of gratitude and unity to celebrate the Jubilee of Catechists with a special Mass and Blessing at Lower North Shore Parish.


A Moving Farewell: The Funeral Mass of Irma di Santo
On Tuesday, 23 September 2025, St. Leonard’s Church, Naremburn , became a living testimony to love and faith as it overflowed with people...


Fr Geoff's Farewell Mass for Lower North Shore Parish
On Sunday, 21st October 2025, we gathered at St Thomas Church, Willoughby, for a heartfelt farewell Mass for Fr Geoff Bugden. This event...


First Holy Communion 2025
A Joyful Celebration of Faith and Love On Sunday, 14th September 2025, our Lower North Shore Parish joyfully celebrated the First Holy...


LETS Immersion 2025
From 30 August to 5 September 2025, the Letefoho East Timor Support (LETS) group undertook an Immersion Tour to the parish of Letefoho, Timor-Leste. The team: Maggy Franklin, Frank Slade, Alex Gorman, Sue Barber, and Fr Vincent Nguyen—travelled with open hearts and a determination to listen deeply to the local people, to understand their needs, and to explore ways of working together for lasting change. This journey was not only a visit but a vital step in strengthening commu


Welcoming Bishop Anthony Randazzo: Join Us for a Special Parish Visit (22–24 November)
We are delighted to welcome Bishop Anthony Randazzo to the Lower North Shore Parish from 22nd to 24th November for a series of special...


An Unforgettable Evening of Gratitude and Unity: Parish Appreciation Night
On the evening of November 8th, over 150 volunteers from across our three parish churches gathered for a memorable Parish Appreciation...


A Beautiful Milestone: 20th Anniversary of the Our Lady of Assumption Procession and Mass
On Sunday, November 10, 2024, St. Leonard’s Church in Naremburn celebrated a remarkable milestone with the 20th annual Our Lady of...


A Joyful Evening of Faith and Fellowship: First-Ever Rosary Procession Lights Up St. Thomas
On a beautiful evening at St. Thomas, our parish community came together for the first-ever Rosary Street Procession, and what a...


A Day of Peace and Transformation: Alpha Retreat Weekend at St Anthony in the Fields Church
Alpha After seven weeks of Alpha Tuesday night sessions, on 21st September, around 30 people gathered at St Anthony in the Fields Church,...


A Tremendous Success: St Thomas Ministry Expo Brings Joy and Connection to Our Community
We are thrilled to share that the Ministry Expo at St. Thomas was a tremendous success, bringing together over 300 parishioners and more...
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