Last Friday evening, 21 November 2025, our Catholic Parish of Lower North Shore community gathered on the grounds of St Thomas Primary School for a night filled with gratitude, joy, and heartfelt appreciation. The occasion was our LNS Volunteers Appreciation Dinner, and it was nothing short of wonderful. The evening was blessed with a large turnout, reflecting just how vibrant and committed our volunteer family truly is. The atmosphere was vibrant from the very first arrival.

Last weekend, our parish community gathered for a truly momentous occasion—the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone at St. Philip Neri School, formerly known as St. Ciaran’s. It was a day steeped in gratitude, memory, and hope. One hundred years ago, the original foundation stone was solemnly blessed and laid by the Most Reverend Michael Kelly, DD., Archbishop of Sydney, marking the beginning of what would become a century-long legacy of

Last Sunday, 9 November 2025, the community of St. Leonard’s Catholic Church in Naremburn came together for a beautiful celebration honoring the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven—a long-cherished tradition for many families, especially within the vibrant Italian-Catholic community of the parish. Although the official Feast of the Assumption falls on August 15, St. Leonard’s has lovingly kept the custom of hosting its annual Mass and procession on a nearby Sund

The LNS Parish extends its heartfelt gratitude to Deacon Peter McCulloch  for the four Tuesday evenings he spent with us, guiding parishioners through an inspiring and in-depth reflection on The Roman Catholic Mass – the Holy Eucharist. Deacon Peter reminded us that the Mass is not only the central act of Catholic worship but also the source and summit of our faith. He explained that the Mass consists of four main parts : The Introductory Rites The Liturgy of the Word The Lit

🕯️ 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 —