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In this week’s stories, we learn about the surprising and joyful connections that Toby Whaleboat and Philip Mathias and their families have made through the Christian music and culture of the Torres Strait Islands.
 
 
‘Singing our stories’: a conversation with Toby Whaleboat and Philip Matthias
Philip Matthias, Director of Music at St Patrick’s Cathedral, recently returned from time in the Torres Strait Islands with long-term friends in the community. His relationship with Toby Whaleboat has transformed the lives of both musicians and their extended families. We spoke with Philip and Toby about their deep connection through music-making, and how singing each other’s songs in community continues to build their strong friendship.
 
 
Fr Greg Trythall celebrates 1500 consecutive Sunday swims
Fr Greg Trythall, parish priest of St Mary’s Williamstown, celebrated 1500 consecutive Sunday open water swims on 18 August. Parishioners, open-water swimming friends from the Williamstown Dolphins and onlookers applauded and cheered as Fr Greg tore through a special ‘1500’ banner before splashing into the cold waters of Port Phillip Bay.
 
 
Fr Frankie Mulgrew: ‘God wants us to have joy’
Fr Frankie Mulgrew had a successful career as a full-time stand-up comedian when Jesus found a way into his heart and called him to the priesthood. While a comedian can take away someone’s troubles for an evening, as a priest, ‘you can take away their problems, worries and troubles, potentially, for the rest of their lives,’ he says. ‘God wants us to have joy.’
 
 
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Upcoming events
Benedetto Collective: Call for entries for Beholding Beauty art exhibition
Tuesday 20 August 2024
– Saturday 31 August 2024
The Benedetto Collective is calling for artwork submissions for its first exhibition, which will showcase work by local artists who strive to convey a sense of the True, the Good and the Beautiful. Submitted artwork does not need to be overtly religious but should bear witness to the dignity of ...
 
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Mill Park Parish Mission, featuring Fr Frankie Mulgrew
Sunday 25 August 2024, 7.00pm
– Wednesday 28 August 2024, 8.30pm
Fr Frankie Mulgrew was a professional entertainer in the UK before answering a calling to become a Catholic priest. While he is in Melbourne, he will be delivering multiple parish missions across the Archdiocese, sponsored by the Catholic Women's League of Victoria and Wagga Wagga. In each parish, over three ...
 
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Book Launch by Fr Frank O’Loughlin
Thursday 29 August 2024
7.00pm–8.00pm
Fr Frank O’Loughlin, retired Melbourne priest, author and theologian, has produced yet another book. His latest book ‘The Catholic Church: Into the Future’, published by Coventry Press, will be launched on Thursday, 29 August at 7.00 pm in the gathering space at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Deepdene. Into the ...
 
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Screening of ‘Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family’, St Mary’s East St Kilda
Friday 30 August 2024
6.00pm–8.00pm
Join the community of St Mary’s East St Kilda at a screening of the five-episode video series Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family created by Knights of Columbus for FORMED. The theme of the evening will be family formation, providing a chance for families, parents, expecting parents and ...
 
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Knights of the Southern Cross—Archbishop’s Dinner 2024
Friday 30 August 2024
7.00pm–11.30pm
Join the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to celebrate the 24th annual Archbishop’s Dinner. The dinner is held each year to raise funds for the Priests Support and Education Fund. This fund was established by the Knights of the Southern Cross to assist in the funding and education of ...
 
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Our Lady of Vailankanni 2024, Combined Societies of Mary
Friday 30 August 2024, 7.00pm
– Sunday 8 September 2024, 2.30pm
The Combined Societies of Mary invite you to join the Novena to Our Lady of Vailankanni, commencing on Friday, 30 August and finishing on Saturday, 7 September. Vailankanni, located on the East coast of India, South of Madras, is one of the most popular shrines in the world. Millions visit ...
 
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Service of Compline, Newman College
Thursday 5 September 2024
8.30pm–9.15pm
Compline is a peaceful evening ritual, with hymns sung by the Newman College Choir. Newman College is a co-educational Catholic residential college at the University of Melbourne. Compline offers a serene way to wind down the mind, body and spirit before sleep. With soothing prayers, calming music and moments of ...
 
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NATSICC spirituality retreat
Monday 9 September 2024
– Thursday 12 September 2024
Join the National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council in Galong, NSW, for their bi-annual spirituality retreat. This is an opportunity to experience silence, stillness and the value of prayer in our lives. The program will be delivered by special presenters. It includes a prayer pilgrimage to the grotto, Aboriginal ...
 
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Catholic Earthcare Season of Creation Convocation 2024
Thursday 12 September 2024, 9.00am
– Saturday 14 September 2024, 6.00pm
You are invited to celebrate the Season of Creation this year at the 2024 Catholic Earthcare Convocation. During this three-day event, you are invited to explore our call to ‘Wonder, Weave and Heal’ the earth and the whole of creation. Gather online during Days 1 and 2 to engage in ...
 
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Migrant Youth Festival
Sunday 29 September 2024
The ethnic and migrant youth of Melbourne are invited to the inaugural Migrant Youth Festival, an initiative of the Migrant Catholic Chaplaincies. The festival is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded young people while encountering Jesus and deepen your faith and relationship with God. The day will include a ...
 
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