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How do you prepare a child for first confession?

My daughter starts First Holy Communion classes next month, and her first confession comes before Easter. She is eight and already worried about it. I remember…

Do I miss Sunday Mass if I travel all day on Sunday?

I leave at 5am on Sunday and arrive after the evening Masses. Is a Saturday vigil Mass enough?

Christ the King procession: where each deanery gathers

Cathedral Deanery gathers at the cathedral at 3pm on the Solemnity of Christ the King. Cedarvale Deanery gathers at St Jude's, and Amberfield Deanery at St Bri…

Can a Catholic stand as sponsor at a dedication in another church?

My cousin's church is dedicating her baby next month and she has asked me to stand as a sponsor. I love her and want to support the family, but I do not want t…

For our parish youth week and every young person who comes.

Advent confessions: extra priests at the cathedral

Six priests will hear confessions at the cathedral from 10am to 1pm on the Saturday before the Third Sunday of Advent. Come early if you can; the queue is long…

For my brother, who has stopped coming to Mass.

How should we bless a new house?

We move in next month. Do we ask the parish priest, and what should we prepare?

Visiting St Joseph's Minor Seminary: who has been?

My son is thinking about the priesthood. Is there a come-and-see weekend this year, and what should he bring?

Who is going to the archdiocesan youth day?

The CYON of the cathedral is hiring a bus. There are twelve seats left. Reply here if your parish wants to share.

Can a convert become a priest?

I am preparing for baptism at Easter. One day I would like to know if a convert can become a priest. Is there a waiting time?

Parking at the Christmas vigil Mass

Last year the road outside the cathedral was blocked for an hour after the vigil Mass. Is there a plan this year?

Where do your choirs get their robes?

The cathedral choir needs new robes for Christmas. Who has a good tailor?