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Bishop Greg offers prayers for new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Greg Homeming welcomes our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, as he begins his mission of leading the Catholic Church.
Bishop Greg remembers Pope Francis
Bishop Greg Homeming reflects on Pope Francis’ ability to touch hearts and reach out to people around the world, regardless of their religious beliefs.
The Bishop’s Easter Message
In his Easter message, Bishop Greg reflects on the great Feast of Easter and how we cannot ignore natural disasters and worrying international problems. Nevertheless he stresses we are Easter people who look daily for experiences of resurrection.
Coffee with…Fr Philip Borla
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.
Online formation courses offered to enhance your faith
The Diocese of Lismore is delighted to offer enriching online faith formation courses through its partnership with the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation.
A life of service and compassion
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.
Learn about the 2025 Jubilee Year
The 2025 Jubilee Year, themed ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, invites Catholics to embark on a spiritual journey of renewal, reconciliation, and hope.
The true spirit of Christmas
Coffs Harbour Parish Administrator, Fr Joe DSouza looks back at his Christmas traditions, and reflects on what this time of year means.
The Bishop’s Christmas Message
In his Christmas message, Bishop Greg reflects on the true meaning of Christmas found in the silence of the manger. Amidst the noise and struggles of life, he encourages us to embrace this silence to rediscover love, direction, and what truly matters.
Catholic Life magazine, December 2024
We're delighted to share the much-anticipated return of Catholic Life magazine. The new issue is filled with inspiring stories and updates that capture the vibrant life of the Diocese of Lismore: Bishop Greg Homeming's Christmas message; The true spirit of Christmas;...