Blessing of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop & Pentecost Sunday at St Thomas’ Church It was a busy and joyful Pentecost Sunday at St Thomas’ Church, as parishioners gathered to celebrate one of the most important feasts in the Church’s liturgical year. The celebration brought together members of the parish and school community in a spirit of prayer, thanksgiving, and fellowship. The day began with the blessing of the statue of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, generously donated

Sunday, 24 May 2026, will long remain in our hearts. Despite the cold weather, steady rain, and many apologies from members who were unable to attend, the Holy Spirit had other plans. Around 22 young adults gathered at St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Naremburn, after the 6:00 pm Mass, and what unfolded was a beautiful reminder that when people come together with open hearts, God always shows up. Our Pentecost-themed Young Adult Formation Session carried the powerful theme: “From F

On Sunday evening, 10 May 2026, following the 6pm Mass, the parish community of St Leonard's Church came alive with youthful energy, deep reflection, and joyful fellowship as young adults gathered for the LNS Young Adult Formation Night. Although a number of young adults were unable to attend because they were celebrating Mother’s Day with their families, the spirit of the evening remained vibrant and deeply uplifting. In many ways, their absence itself reflected something be

Last Sunday, 3 May 2026, marked a significant and grace-filled moment for the Lower North Shore parish community with the launch of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (Latin Mass) at St Leonard’s Church. From the very beginning, it was clear that this was no ordinary Sunday. With a congregation of over 190 faithful, the church was beautifully filled. It was an inspiring sign of the deep spiritual hunger and devotion present within the community. Many came with curiosity

Last Sunday evening, 26 April 2026, our Young Adult Formation gathered once again, and it was a powerful reminder that something meaningful is taking root in our community. With 22 young adults present, including some who came after the 6:00pm Mass, the evening carried both warmth and spiritual depth. This was our 5th Formation Session, concluding our first major theme: Belonging. While a few participants were new, many have been faithfully journeying with us from the beginni