“Behold this Heart which has loved people so much, but who do not want to love Me in return. Through you, my divine Heart wishes to
spread its love everywhere on earth.”
— Jesus to St Margaret Mary in a vision
In the middle of the seventeenth century, Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun, had a series of visions in which Jesus revealed to her his faithful and unconditional love for humanity. The message and the sign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is still a powerful sign of the gracious love of God for all who come to know him.
Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart Parish is centred around the city of Broken Hill and Sacred Heart Cathedral, the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes. The cathedral also serves as the parish church for the city. The parish includes the towns of Wilcannia, Menindee, and Tibooburra, and their surrounding districts, here in the far west of New South Wales.
Parish News
News Notes: Fr Paul is moving | Diocesan Appointments | Vocation Sunday
Hosting Pilgrims for WYD | Ordination | Days In the Diocese | Easter | WYD2008
Fr Paul is moving
Following Bishop Toohey's announcement of diocesan changes this week, Father Paul Clark, our Parish Administrator, will be leaving Broken Hill mid May to take up a new appointment as Parish Priest of Forbes. Fr Paul has been in Sacred Heart Parish since 2002. (11/4/2008)
Diocesan Appointments
This week, Bishop Toohey announced some changes in diocesan appointments to take effect mid-May:
- Fr Paul Dalwood, presently the Parish Administrator of Forbes, has announced his retirement from full time parish ministry.
- Fr Paul Clark, presently in Broken Hill, has been appointed Parish Priest of Forbes.
- Fr John Keeble, presently administrator in Parkes, has been appointed Parish Priest of Parkes.
- Fr Sunny Kannamkulam CMI, presently in Bourke, and Fr Matthew Maniampra CMI will share the pastoral care of Broken Hill.
- Fr Ciju (Paul) Chakkanikunnel, CMI presently in Bourke, will be joined by Fr Antony Vadakara CMI.
- Fr Marcellin No'oki has been appointed Assistant Priest in the Forbes Parish.
- Fr George, another priest who has offered to work in our diocese, has been appointed Administrator of Barham.
(11/4/2008)
World Day of Prayer for Vocations to Priestly Ministry
This coming Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally called “Good Shepherd Sunday.”
It takes its name from the fact that the gospel reading each year on this day is one of the Good Shepherd passages of John's gospel.
It is also the Day of Prayer for vocations to priestly ministry. You may like to join our parish in making this a special day of prayer
for our own diocese following the ordination of Fr Marcellin recently.
You can join us with the Prayer for Priestly Vocations.
Pope Benedict XVI has issued his annual Message. This year he has chosen as his theme “Vocations at the service of the Church on mission.”
(11/4/2008)
Hosting Pilgrims before WYD2008
We are inviting parishioners, and especially families with teens and young adults, to be hosts to the pilgrims from France on their way to World Youth Day. If you are interested in extending hospitality and welcome to the young people, please contact Fr Paul at the parish office. (5/4/2008)
Ordination to Priesthood
Several hundred people gathered in Sacred Heart Cathedral last Wednesday evening for the ordination of Marcellin No'oki to the priesthood by Bishop Toohey. Twenty five priests from our diocese and from neighbouring dioceses were present. Members of Fr Marcellin's family were present, including his mother and brother, who had travelled from PNG to be present. On Thursday morning Fr Marcellin presided at the Mass for the first time. Standing by him was Bishop Toohey who along with the other priests concelebrated the Mass. Fr Marcellin will be on vacation before taking up his first appointment as assistant priest in the Forbes parish. We hope and pray that God's every blessing will go with him. (28/3/2008)
WYD Days In The Diocese
Sacred Heart Parish has been asked to host around 80 young people from France as they make their way to Sydney for WYD2008. We will need lots of help from parishioners and friends alike. There is a preparation meeting Monday 3 March, 7.00pm in the Parish Centre for everyone who is interested in being part of Days in the Diocese in our parish, or who would like to attend WYD in Sydney in July. If you would like to know more, then contact the parish office. (1/3/2008)
Easter Liturgy
Easter is early this year, Sunday 23 March. For the times for Mass and other celebrations of the liturgy through Holy Week and Easter, click here, or on the Mass Times tab at the top of the page. (1/2/2008)
World Youth Day 2008
Want to attend World Youth Day?
This year World Youth Day will be celebrated in Sydney. WYD is preceded by five days of faith and culture in and around Sydney.
WYD is an international gathering to celebrate our Christian faith. You can find out more about World Youth Day at the
World Youth Day website. www.wyd2008.org (1/2/2008)
For more information about taking part in World Youth Day from our parish, contact Fr Paul at the parish office.
Days In The Diocese
“Days In The Diocese” is a fantastic opportunity for us to welcome pilgrims from other parts of the world as they make their way to Sydney for World Youth Day. The Days In The Diocese are set down for 11-14 July, the days before the WYD celebrations in Sydney begin.
Our diocese is looking forward to hosting pilgrims in many of our parishes. We will need lots of help from parishioners and friends alike. If you would like to know more, and would like to be part of organising the Days in the Diocese for the pilgrims, you can contact Fr Paul at the parish office. (1/2/2008)