A word from Bishop Tomlinson
Tuesday, 10 December 2013 09:36
Christmas: a time to not be afraid
"Can we make Christmas different by pausing to reflect on the marvellous happening of God becoming a newborn baby? Can we make our own, the…
Thursday, 31 October 2013 10:37
Time to recognise Christ in others
"... we do not expect that a Year of Faith will eradicate decades of scepticism, doubt, unbelief or indifference. It is our oneness of faith,…
Thursday, 03 October 2013 11:25
October a time to call on our Mother
"I make this heart-felt plea to every one of us, whether we are lay people, religious, deacons, priests or bishop. Let us make our prayer …
Tuesday, 10 September 2013 14:09
Bishop's invitation to priesthood talks
"How do I know if I have a vocation? It is difficult to describe a vocation because, in a sense, a vocation is a mystery…
Saturday, 10 August 2013 13:43
Shining light of faith
"Father, help all people to know their vocation in life, and assist them to prepare for it. For your glory, and for the service of…
Monday, 10 June 2013 15:04
June set aside for the Sacred Heart
"The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart, a special form of devotion to Jesus. This is one of the most widely practiced…
Monday, 03 June 2013 14:54
A time to remember His precious blood
"The month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus. John XXIII in his Apostolic Letter ‘Inde a primis’ reminded us that ‘by…
Friday, 10 May 2013 14:42
Take time to learn from our mother
"Devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship. The Church rightly honors the Blessed Virgin with special devotion. From the most ancient times…
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 14:00
Bishop calls young to answer God's call
"Prayer for VocationsGod of life, In the name of Jesus,we ask you to send your Spiritso that men and women among us will respond to…
Sunday, 10 March 2013 14:54
Farewell Holy Father, we're praying for you
"With great surprise tinged with sadness, the Church learned recently of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. During his reign, he has been a faithful…
Sunday, 03 February 2013 14:48
Call for focus on Year of Faith, sacraments
"In this Year of Faith, I would like to emphasise to parents how important it is that they reflect seriously about the celebration of the…
Saturday, 01 December 2012 00:00
A chance to celebrate the core of our belief
"Advent is the beginning of a new liturgical year. It is the time of waiting and preparation for the coming of the Nativity of Jesus…
Saturday, 10 November 2012 14:36
November brings a feast for our souls
"It is natural for all of us that at times our thoughts turn to those whom we have loved who are no longer with us.How…
Wednesday, 10 October 2012 14:30
A meditative prayer to bring you to Jesus
"By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. The month of October is dedicated to the holy Rosary,…
Wednesday, 10 October 2012 14:17
Springtime: a time to make a fresh start
"In this year of Grace we are especially conscious of God's presence in our lives and in the moments of challenge and joy, His grace…
Friday, 01 June 2012 15:05
Caring for Priests
"Although it is just three months since my arrival in the Diocese of Sandhurst, I would like to take this opportunity of congratulating you, the…
Thursday, 10 May 2012 14:48
Bishop calls men to consider priesthood
"As a Diocese, Sandhurst is in need of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life to build further on the foundations laid by those who…
