Fr Philip Borla is an Assistant Priest at the Cathedral Parish in Lismore, and joined the Diocese at the end of last year. With over 20 years’ experience as a priest in the Philippines and Mongolia, we caught up for a coffee to learn about his upbringing, approach to building communities, and what he enjoys for breakfast. 

For those who regularly watch the Diocese of Lismore’s weekly online Mass, Deacon Graeme Davis is a familiar face, assisting Bishop Greg Homeming with the service at St Mary’s Chapel. Away from the weekly mass, Graeme’s life is synonymous with a dedication to service that spans from battlefields to hospital rooms and the general public. 

Coffs Harbour Parish Administrator, Fr Joe DSouza looks back at his Christmas traditions, and reflects on what this time of year means.

The whole is said to be greater than the sum of its parts. This is especially true in the Ballina Shire, where a group of men get together fortnightly to support one another, to foster openness, vulnerability, and shared faith—something rare for men in today’s busy world.

Parishioners at St Joseph’s Parish in Tweed Heads have embraced Pope Francis’ message of showing concern for the poor and for social justice, by supporting those in need through two key initiatives—the Parish Pantry and Lunch with Friends.