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Formed and Sent: The Road to Eucharist28
The launch of the International Eucharistic Congress 2028 with Holy Hour at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Every celebration of the Eucharist ends with a sending. Having been gathered by Christ, formed by His Word and nourished by His Body and Blood, the faithful are told to go forth. The dismissal is not simply the conclusion of the Mass but reveals something essential about Christian identity – those who receive Christ are entrusted with His mission.
From attendance to belonging: Becoming a Eucharistic parish
Tania Rimac leading the Parish Ambassadors Night 2. Photo: Supplied. Every parish has a culture. It is revealed not only in its mission statement or the activities listed in its bulletin, but in what people actually experience: how newcomers are received, how decisions are made, whose voices are heard, how volunteers are formed, and whether people can find a place in which to belong and grow.
Absent from the Table: Reaching the Unreached
The National Centre for Pastoral Research (NCPR) has recently completed one of the most significant studies in years on Catholics who do not attend weekly Mass. Photo: Daniel Ang. The National Centre for Pastoral Research (NCPR) has recently completed one of the most significant studies in years on Catholics who do not attend weekly Mass. Its most hopeful finding is that irregular attendance does not necessarily mean the loss of faith or Catholic identity.
Beyond the Event: Preparing for a Eucharistic Legacy
Eucharist28 Launch procession toward St Peter Chanel and St Joseph parish, Berala. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography 2025 In the spring of 2028, Sydney will welcome Catholics from across Australia and around the world for the International Eucharistic Congress. Organising a gathering of this scale is an immense undertaking.
National response signals growing appetite for parish renewal
Fr James Mallon will address Australian Catholics at the upcoming Parish renewal Summit, hosted by the Diocese of Wollongon. Photo: Divine Renovation Ministry More than 600 Catholics, including eight bishops and 100 clergy, have registered for a national parish renewal summit in Campbelltown, reflecting a growing determination across the Australian Church to place evangelisation and mission at the heart of parish life.
Artificial Intelligence, human dignity, and the Catholic Church
There may be circumstances in which a person should have the genuine choice to speak with another human being rather than an AI system, because human presence is not merely an inefficient delivery mechanism for information but can itself be an expression of care. Photo: Pexels.com. I was privileged recently to participate in a roundtable convened by the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Centre for Technology and Human Futures, launched in March this year.
At the same table: A new model for missionary formation
Fr Chris Ryan MGL. Photo: Supplied. This year, for the first time, three priests are undertaking the Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership’s Foundations of Missionary Leadership Program alongside lay participants, in a development that points toward a new model of collaborative formation for parishes.
What Sydney’s migrant Catholic communities reveal about the Church
Australian pilgrims celebrating the news that Sydney will host the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. Photo: John Nguyen. As Sydney prepares to welcome the world for the International Eucharistic Congress (Eucharist28) in 2028, I have had the privilege of meeting with chaplains serving many of the Archdiocese of Sydney’s migrant Catholic communities, as well as priests and lay leaders from several of the Eastern Catholic Churches.
Building Parishes for the Long Haul
Chrism Mass. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2026 The Catholic Church has always thought in centuries rather than seasons. The mission entrusted by Christ to His disciples was never intended to be accomplished by a single generation, a charismatic leader, or a particularly successful pastoral initiative. The Church endures because the Holy Spirit continually renews her through communities, leaders, and disciples who faithfully hand on the Gospel from one generation to the next.
From Babel to Jerusalem: Digital evangelisation in light of Magnifica Humanitas
A copy of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,” is seen during a presentation on the document at the Vatican May 25, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) In his new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the profound cultural and spiritual challenges emerging within a digital age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, algorithms, and mediated forms of communication.
From Worship to Witness: Learnings from a Synod
Daniel Ang, Director of the Sydney centre of Evangelisation, addressing the Synod members. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. As a member of Sydney’s Synod working party, it has been a privilege to witness something quietly significant unfold over the course of the Synod (30 April–3 May). What left the deepest impression was not only the quality of the discussions, but the prayerful spirit in which they were held.
Turn U.S. Market Moves Into Trade Setups With Micro Futures
With U.S. equity indices continuing to respond to major macro and policy developments — including recent tariff rulings and global trade shifts — traders are presented with both opportunity and complexity. How can you translate these market movements into structured, actionable trades?
Why Catholic education still matters
Danielle Cronin with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2024 Sydney Catholic Schools has launched its new strategic plan, Magis 2033, following a process of consultation and discernment led by executive director Danielle Cronin. Its title, drawn from the Latin for “the more” or “the greater,” signals not bureaucratic ambition but a renewed attentiveness to the deeper purpose of Catholic education in our time.
Seeking the face of Christ in his church this Lent
The-then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, is pictured in a 2002 file photo. Photo: CNS, Catholic Press Photo Each Lent I try to undertake reading that might draw me more deeply into the life of Christ. Last year it was The Lord by Romano Guardini. This year it has been Jesus of Nazarethby Joseph Ratzinger, first published in 2007. By the time this classic work appeared, Ratzinger had already been elected Pope Benedict XVI.
RNA-seq at different stages of human pancreatic β cell differentiation reveals proliferation dynamics and SMAD9 in directing β cell fate
Abstract Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs), such as human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), have been successfully differentiated into pancreatic β-like cells for disease modeling and intended cell replacement therapy. These differentiating human pancreatic cells provide important insights into human pancreas development, given the difficulty in accessing human fetal pancreatic tissue.
The Lord is still calling: RCIA and the grace of conversion
Entrance for the Rite of Election 2025. Images by Giovanni Portelli Photography © 2025 There are moments in the life of the church that pass almost unnoticed by the world yet speak with unmistakable clarity to those who have learned how to listen. The Rite of Election is such a moment. As the church gathers this year, a record number of women and men step forward across the Archdiocese of Sydney, just over 450 people in total.
Vatican II and the task before us
Bishops are pictured in a file photo during a Vatican II session inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. (OSV News file photo) In the opening weeks of 2026, Pope Leo XIV made it unmistakably clear that the Second Vatican Council remains central to the church’s future. Opening an extraordinary consistory of cardinals, he returned to Lumen Gentium’s vision of the Catholic Church as the light of Christ for the world, calling bishops to embrace the council’s mandate with renewed unity and charity.
A hope that sends: Living faith and transforming parish life
As Christians, our deepest experience of hope comes from encountering the living presence of God in our lives – the God who entered our humanity, shared our suffering, and rose from the dead to make all things new. This hope is not passive comfort or merely consolation; it is an active summons and a challenge that calls us forward. In other words, the sustaining presence of God in our lives is inseparable from His sending power.
The stranger at the gate: myths of blood and belonging
The recent “March for Australia” campaign, drawing heavily from ideological currents in the United States and uniting a patchwork of disparate causes, has once again brought immigration to the forefront of public contention.
Mary’s Assumption and the church’s destiny
Every year on 15 August, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, her being taken up, body and soul, into heavenly glory. For some Protestants, and even for some Catholics, this doctrine may seem unfamiliar, perhaps even remote or secondary to the central message of the Gospel. Yet the Assumption is far from a distant privilege reserved for one figure alone.
Bishops, theologians, and authority in the Catholic Church
The recent removal of prominent theologian Ralph Martin from his teaching role at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit has brought renewed attention to a longstanding and delicate question in Catholic life: how should authority be exercised within the church, especially when it involves the relationship between bishops and theologians?
The silent sermon: The evangelical power of the Shroud
The Shroud of Turin has intrigued believers and non-believers alike for centuries. And in recent decades, it has become increasingly clear that the Shroud is not merely a religious curiosity. It is, in fact, one of the most extraordinary artefacts in human history. For many, it is a relic. For all of us, it is a mystery. And for those who seek truth, it can be a profound source of encounter with the Gospel.
What The Puff! – Homemade Curry Puff Goodness at Bedok 216, Changi Village, and Tai Seng | DanielFoodDiary.com
Is 216 Bedok Food Centre and Market one of the best places for a Curry Puff crawl in Singapore? With What the Puff!, Chef Curry Puff, Delisnacks and more, you will find a few Curry Puff specialists in one hawker centre. What the Puff now runs three outlets in Singapore. They opened their first at Changi Village Hawker Centre, then expanded to Bedok 216 and The Commerze in Tai Seng. The stall offers five main flavours.
The grace of servant leadership
At his inaugural Mass as Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV articulated what he saw as the heart of his ministry: “[Peter] is called to serve the faith of his brothers and sisters and to walk alongside them, for all of us are ‘living stones’ (1 Peter 2:5), called through our baptism to build God’s house in fraternal communion, in the harmony of the Spirit, in the coexistence of diversity.” Pope Leo’s emphasis on servant leadership and the recognition of others as co-builders in the mission and...
What does Christ ask of us? Rethinking parish life
What does it take to renew a parish? Not a calendar full of events. Not a flashy rebrand, a new logo, or a social media campaign. Not more committees. Not simply rearranging the furniture, updating the website, or launching another fundraising initiative. These may have their place, but on their own they will not bring about renewal for mission and evangelisation. In experience, the renewal of parish life does not come about by addition, but rather by return.
World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 – Maido Crowned Best Restaurant, Odette Named Top in Singapore | DanielFoodDiary.com
The 23rd edition of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list was unveiled on 19 June 2025 at an awards ceremony in Turin, Italy. Maido in Lima claimed the top position, earning widespread acclaim for its Nikkei cuisine by chef Mitsuharu Tsumura. As per the rules, Maido becomes ineligible for the top spot in future lists, reinforcing the rotation at the summit.
Pope Leo XIV: An Augustinian vision for a restless church
With the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV this past weekend, a new chapter in the life of the Catholic Church opens before us. Every new pontificate brings with it not only fresh insight and particular emphases but also the unique biography of the one who assumes the Chair of Peter. It is both natural and proper that a pope’s reception of revelation, his pastoral vision, and his theological orientation are deeply shaped by the contours of his own life. In short, biography shapes theology.
The Alley, PENANG – Long-Standing Favourite Among Penang’s Best Cafés | DanielFoodDiary.com
[Penang] This is one Penang cafe I kept on my bookmark list for a long time.” The Alley at 5 Stewart Lane opened in 2012, at a time when Penang’s coffee culture was starting to boom. Back then, Third Wave coffee wasn’t as big on the island, and the cafe also stood out by offering churros, something not many places around here were doing. Over time, it gained a following, especially among younger crowds looking for something different from the usual kopitiam.
Divine Mercy in the light of Easter
The light of Easter reveals the mercy of God not as a distant promise to come but a gift offered to us even now, breaking into our lives through the Risen Christ. This has been a principal way in which Divine Mercy Sunday, celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter, has struck many devotees ever since its establishment.
Pope Francis, spiritual director of the universal church
The first Latin American pope in history. The first non-European pope since the eighth century. The first Jesuit pope. The first pope to take the designation Francis. The oldest pope to occupy the See of Peter for a century. A Synod on the family, youth, the Amazon, and synodality itself. Encyclicals on the light of faith, ecological conversion, and social friendship.
You Tiao Mei – Fried Dough Snacks with a Local Twist Across Singapore | DanielFoodDiary.com
Seen this stall around? You Tiao Mei, which literally means “dough stick sister” has been popping up all over Singapore. It was started by two former national softball teammates who traded their bats for frying tongs. What began as a single stall is now a growing chain with multiple outlets, including spots at Woodleigh Village Hawker Centre and Bukit Batok West Food Centre. They run a central kitchen to keep the goods consistent across the board.
Katsukura Shinjuku Takashimaya – Where to Eat Top-Quality Tonkatsu in Tokyo | DanielFoodDiary.com
[Tokyo] Katsukura Shinjuku Takashimaya, located on the 14th floor of the Takashimaya Times Square complex in Shinjuku, is a well-regarded destination for Tonkatsu lovers. The story began in Kyoto in 1962, when the first shop opened in a traditional townhouse. Over time, the restaurant built a loyal following for its use of high-grade pork, freshly made breadcrumbs, and small touches like the sesame grinding ritual.
108 The Nasi Lemak Shop – Must-Try Crispy Wings at Hong Lim Food Centre | DanielFoodDiary.com
Nasi Lemak in Singapore has come a long way. It’s not just banana leaf packets at hawker stalls anymore. New places are reworking the dish with cleaner plating, better ingredients, and a stronger focus on quality. Some go the fusion route. Others stick to the basics but elevate them. 108 The Nasi Lemak Shop at Hong Lim Food Centre does the latter. Before I visited, I got an email from Daniel, one of the founders.
Charlie’s Peranakan Food – Hearty, Home-style Peranakan Fare at Golden Mile Food Centre | DanielFoodDiary.com
Watching “Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story” on Netflix made me crave Peranakan food a little more. If you’re into old-school, full-flavoured Peranakan food and don’t mind hunting a little for it, Charlie’s Peranakan Food is worth checking out. Located on a quieter side of Golden Mile Food Centre, this little stall has been quietly dishing out hearty Nonya classics that speak more of home kitchens than polished restaurants. And honestly? That’s what gives it character.
Ramen Tatsunoya 龍の家 TOKYO – Top Spot for Creamy Tonkotsu Ramen In Shinjuku | DanielFoodDiary.com
[Tokyo] While many tourists craving Hakata-style ramen in Shinjuku may gravitate towards Ichiran, Ramen Tatsunoya is a well-known spot for tonkotsu ramen and worth your buck. Ramen Tatsunoya ラーメン龍の家 is located on Shinjuku’s Otakibashi-dori, between the chaos of Kabukicho and the calmer stretch of Okubo. The shop originates from Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, which is one of the places known for serious tonkotsu ramen. You might walk past it if you weren’t looking for it.
Seven Scoops and Bakes – Under-The-Radar Ice Cream Cafe in Clementi with Nian Gao Waffles and Inhouse Bakes | DanielFoodDiary.com
Seven Scoops and Bakes is one of those café spots that you might walk past without thinking twice. It’s also not all over social media, which makes it feel even more like a hidden find. Located in Clementi Ave 5, this little dessert cafe feels like a quiet escape. The owner’s vision is simple: to let people enjoy “scoops and bakes” all seven days of the week. The interior is simple. White tables, wooden stools, and soft lighting set a relaxed tone.
Homeground Coffee Roasters Returns with a Quiet New Brew Space at Bukit Timah
For those who missed Homeground Coffee Roasters, it is back. Homeground Coffee Roasters has come a long way from its previous locations at Joo Chiat, Teo Hong Road, to its new home at Bukit Timah. The move isn’t just about a change in location—it is a shift in concept. Now operating as an Experience Room, the space is designed to be more than just a café. The seating encourages quiet appreciation rather than casual chatter, making it ideal for those who take their coffee seriously.
Crumbz Up – Singapore Polytechnic Favourite Toast Shop Reopens at Telok Ayer | DanielFoodDiary.com
Singapore Polytechnic students and alumni, do you miss Crumbz Up? Well, Crumbz Up is back. And if you were a SP student who used to grab their toast, prata wrap, or açaí bowls between classes, you might just feel a wave of nostalgia. They’ve moved to ICON Link@ClubStreet at the basement of Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre, bringing their familiar comfort food to a more central spot. The new space is bright with soft yellow tones, though slightly cramped.
Faith, politics and the Order of Love
Last week many Catholics in the US and online were electrified by the US Vice President’s reference to the “ordo amoris” or rightly ordered love in a Fox News interview. As I watched a replay of the interview, I could think only of the famous meme of Leonardo DiCaprio pointing at the TV in the movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood with the somewhat desperate delight of self-recognition.
From papal tweets to AI: The church's digital awakening
In my first gig as a junior media buyer for the late Harold Mitchell, I recall the transition of that adman’s focus to online marketing as the internet began to dominate media and consumer behaviour. An early adopter, Mitchell’s intuition at the turn of the new millennium was certainly validated—and financially rewarded—by the two decades that followed.
Icons of Hope in the Jubilee Year
As a part of the Jubilee Year Piazza Navona, once the site of the Stadium of Domitian and the martyrdom of St Agnes, plays host to an initiative of the Dicastery for Evangelisation and Vatican Museums entitled “Icons of Hope.” Attracting thousands of pilgrims each day, the exhibit is set in the heart of the Basilica of Sant’Agnese in Agone, a Baroque church of the mid-17th century designed by Borromini.
Coronary microvascular function and atherosclerotic plaque burden in ischaemia and no obstructive coronary arteries: a secondary analysis of the CorMicA trial
Methods This was a retrospective analysis of the CorMicA trial population. The trial design, 6- and 12-month results have been published.8 14 15 The study is an investigator-led, parallel-group, randomised, controlled trial with a blinded outcome assessment. Participants with no obstructive coronary artery disease (<50% luminal diameter stenosis on angiography, or FFR >0.80) underwent an interventional diagnostic procedure at the time of invasive coronary angiography.
A history of Holiness
As we commence a Catholic Jubilee Year, a 725-year-old tradition of our faith, we eagerly await the canonisations of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925) and Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) as part of the Jubilee’s focus upon the Christian life as a pilgrimage toward the Lord, the source of our hope.
Coronary microvascular function and atherosclerotic plaque burden in ischaemia and no obstructive coronary arteries: a secondary analysis of the CorMicA trial
We evaluated coronary atherosclerotic plaque burden and microvascular function simultaneously in a prospectively recruited cohort of participants with suspected INOCA. We identified novel associations between indices of microvascular function (CFR, MRR and RRR) and the global burden of coronary atherosclerosis, as quantified by the Gensini score.
The sources, crises and future of Synodality: Reflections on the final document | The Catholic Weekly
“Every new step in the life of the church is a return to the source.” It is with this affirmation that the final document from the XVI General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops begins its reflection on synodality. In this opening pronouncement we hear echoes of the Second Vatican Council when it proclaimed, “Every renewal of the church essentially consists in an increase of fidelity to her own calling” (Unitatis Redintegratio 6).
Royal Host Singapore – Japanese-Western Comfort Food at Jewel, Opening at Takashimaya Soon | DanielFoodDiary.com
Royal Host, the much-loved Japanese family restaurant, brings its signature Japanese-Western comfort dishes to Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport. Soon, a second branch will open at Takashimaya’s Basement 2, extending its reach to the heart of Orchard Road. With a legacy spanning over 50 years and more than 200 outlets in Japan, Royal Host is known to offer a cosy yet slightly upscale dining experience. The Singapore branch also has a more refined take.
The Eucharistic Congress will remind us what communion really means | The Catholic Weekly
With the International Eucharistic Congress in Australia on the horizon for 2028, we have an opportunity to reflect on the church’s rich history of reflection on the Eucharist. In the early church, the identification of the Eucharist and the church was so strong that communio stood for both, referring at once to the reception of the sacrament and at the same time the fellowship of Christians, above all the saints.
Rejoicing in the Grace of The Lord’s Supper | The Catholic Weekly
It is with joy that the church in Australia celebrates the remarkable opportunity to host the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) in Sydney in 2028. With preparations already underway for this global gathering, it will provide an extraordinary invitation to those near to and far from the church to encounter Christ’s presence anew in the Eucharist.
Matt Maher shares what’s next for the Eucharistic Revival | The Catholic Weekly
It was 2003, the first day of a LifeTeen conference being held in Arizona, and whose focus on the Eucharist and outreach to teenagers had reached my own parish in Castle Hill. Sponsored by the parish priest and generous parishioners—and only four years after my baptism—I remember feeling deep gratitude to have arrived at the home of this global ministry, St Timothy’s Parish, Mesa.
Tim Hortons – Famous Canadian Café Opens At Pasir Ris Mall, With Maple Drinks, Honey Cruller And Apple Fritter - DanielFoodDiary.com
Easties, been to Pasir Ris Mall yet? Here’s another reason to. Tim Hortons, the famous Canada’s favourite coffee chain, has made its way to the East of Singapore with the latest opening at Pasir Ris Mall. This addition marks the seventh outlet in Singapore. Craving for their drinks? You can also find Tim Hortons at VivoCity, NEX, Suntec City, Jurong Point, One Raffles Place, and Jem.
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