On the evening of 24 December 2025, St. Leonard’s Church in Naremburn was alive with warmth, colour, and joyful anticipation as the parish gathered for the Christmas Vigil Mass. The church was truly filled to the rafters, with families arriving early to secure seats, especially those whose children were part of the much-loved Nativity play. There was a palpable sense of excitement in the air, the kind that only Christmas Eve can bring, as voices, laughter, and quiet moments o

Last Wednesday, 17th of December, shortly after the 9 am Mass at St. Thomas’ Church , the Church Hall in Willoughby came alive with laughter, festive decorations, and the unmistakable warmth of community. Our LNS Parish Cuppa and Conversations Christmas Party and Carols  was a wonderful mid-morning celebration, bringing parishioners together to share joy, friendship, and the true spirit of the season. The event was lovingly organized by our legendary parishioner, Marie Harri

A gentle sense of completion and gratitude filled the Lower North Shore Parish last night as we concluded our final Advent Reflection Evening for the year. What began four weeks ago as a simple invitation to pause, pray, and prepare for Christmas has blossomed into a deeply enriching spiritual journey for our community. The closing night, graced by Bishop David Walker as our final retreat speaker, became a fitting culmination of this beautiful series. Bishop David guided us t

St. Thomas Church – A Day of Grace, Healing, and Renewed Hope Today, our community at Lower North Shore parish was blessed with one of the most moving and grace-filled celebrations we have experienced in recent memory. In honour of the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe , parishioners from our LNS churches and community, and many visitors from beyond, gathered for a Healing Mass  that touched hearts, renewed spirits, and reminded us of the gentle yet powerful presence of Mary

The third night of the LNS Parish Advent Retreat at St. Thomas Church in Willoughby unfolded with a spirit of warmth, anticipation, and deep reflection. Led by Fr. Hien Vu , assistant priest of Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood, the evening took up the theme of the Third Sunday of Advent: “Joy in Waiting.” And true to its title, the night became a powerful reminder that waiting, though often difficult, can become a sacred space where God’s grace reveals itself. Fr. Hien began wi