It was reported that Fr. Raning Creta has resigned as Filipino Chaplain in the Diocese of Parramatta. He did not give the reason for his resignation but he remains as Parish Priest of Winston Hills.
Category: Religion
Catholic Charismatic Renewal meets every Sunday
Jesus the True Vine Prayer Group now meets every Sunday afternoon at St. Aidan’s Catholic Church at 9 Adelaide St. Rooty Hill NSW 2766. Interested participants are requested to use the Rooty Hill North Rd Entrance.
Quo vadis, Pope Francis? by Bernie Lopez
Now that the dust of celebrations and euphoria over the Papal interregnum has somewhat settled down, there is a need for the Papacy to face squarely and immediately the emerging Church crisis. His major pronouncements on focus on the poor, planned dialogues with nations such as China, and with the Jews and the Muslims, are […]
What to expect from the new Pope Francis I
According to a CNN correspondent in Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis I, took political issue with the Argentine government on abortion and same sex marriage, but had been known for not taking a hard position on human rights violations. (Conservative, cautious).
Cardinal Pell unlikely to become pope
Cardinal George Pell, tainted by sex abuse scandals, has no chance of becoming the 266th pope after Australian critics campaigned to publicise the allegations among voting cardinals, according to Australian commentator Paul Collins.
The possibility of having a Filipino as the next pope by Dino Crescini
There is always that possibility because Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, now a prince of the church, will be attending the conclave this month in Rome. But is it highly probable? Well, he has to overcome the strong Italian politics that dominate the Vatican.
Who’s the real culprit? by Dino Crescini
An investigation regarding the origin and proliferation of news about the alleged abolition of the Filipino Chaplaincy has been traced to a non-Filipino priest. It turned out that he was the same person who later dismissed the news as “mischievous rumours,” in an attempt to save face. Further enquiries revealed that the Bishop of Parramatta […]
What is really the plan for the Filipino Chaplaincy? by Dino Crescini
So many conflicting stories have been floating around about the Filipino Chaplaincy. First, there was an announcement that various ethnic chaplaincies would be discontinued and that they would start with the Filipinos. Fr. Chris de Souza, Vicar General for the Diocese of Parramatta has dismissed news that circulated in the community as “mischievous rumours” when […]
Contraception is Corruption!
A CBCP Pastoral Letter on the latest decision on the Reproductive Health Bill As we begin the nine-day Misa de Gallo today, our thoughts turn to John the Baptist, the one who points to Jesus, the Christ Child. People came to him to ask, “What then should we do?” because their hearts were filled with […]
Woodcroft Fatima Christmas Party
Everyone is invited to participate in the Christmas celebration of Woodcroft residents to be held on December 8 at the Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre, Woodcroft Drive, Woodcroft NSW 2767. A 30-minute rosary in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary will start at 5:30pm followed by dinner sharing. There will be games, entertainment and raffle of several […]
Should they scrap the Chaplaincy?
There are unconfirmed reports about a plan by the Diocese of Parramatta to discontinue the Filipino Chaplaincy because Filipinos are already well integrated into the different parishes. I speak only for the Filipino community and not for the other ethnic communities.
Should they scrap the Chaplaincy? by Dino Crescini
There are unconfirmed reports about a plan by the Diocese of Parramatta to discontinue the Filipino Chaplaincy because Filipinos are already well integrated into the different parishes. I speak only for the Filipino community and not for the other ethnic communities. I am not privy to what other reasons the Catholic hierarchy might have for […]