Q&A: the Church’s response to sexual abuse
In this extended episode of Q&A, Bishop Julian offers honest answers on the Royal Commission, the Church’s response to sexual abuse, and the road ahead.
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Q&A: Legacy of Benedict XVI
In this episode of Q&A, Bishop Julian Porteous shares his personal reflections on the legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Habemus Papam!
Just before 5am AEDT, or 7pm in Rome, white smoke was seen coming from the chimney in St Peter’s Square. Our new pope: Jesuit Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina: now Pope Francis!
Q&A: What now for the Church & Papacy?
In the first episode of Q&A for 2013, Bishop Julian Porteous answers our questions about Pope Benedict XVI’s abdication: Why did he do it? Which name will he go by? What happens in conclave? Plus this week’s Did You Know: where did Catholics get the ‘Hail Mary’?
40 Days for Life Launches in Sydney
40 Days for Life has now launched in cities around Australia. In Sydney, Bishop Julian Porteous was joined by close to 500 vigilers for an opening Mass followed by a procession to mark the beginning of the campaign. In this homily he reflects on the great dignity of every human being, and our call to uphold it.
Parish Revival
At IMS 2013, Bishop Julian Porteous speaks on the importance of the parish in the life of the Church and individual Christians, how parishes have developed in Australia’s history, and the two phases of revival that we can take to our own parishes…
Fire of the Holy Spirit
In this homily, Sydney’s Bishop Julian Porteous speaks on the wondrous gift of the Holy Spirit – the source of life, hope and strength.
The Way, the Truth & the Life
In this talk, Sydney’s Bishop Julian Porteous reflects on how we are to live as Christians in our current culture throughout the world – by basing ourselves on the unchanging Truth which is Christ.