The Catholic Weekly 19 April 2020

catholicweekly.com.au 2 19, April, 2020 NEWS FROM PAGE 1 “The fact we reached more than one million people across Australia was fantas- tic,” she said. “We embarked on this partnership with the Seven Network to reach as many Catholics as possible across the nation in the easiest way possible and these figures show we have done just that. “While so many peo- ple have embraced the live-streaming of Masses from our parishes and cathedrals in recent weeks, and will contin- ue to do so while our churches remain closed, we also knew there were people we weren’t reaching – particularly the elderly and isolated and we wanted to ensure they could participate. “The feedback I have re- ceived from people right across the country – from re- gional Western Australia to far North Queensland and coun- try NSW – is that they are so grateful that they could watch the Passion of Our Lord on Good Friday and the Easter Sunday Mass either alone or gathered around the televi- sion with their family. The re- sponse has been truly touch- ing. “I would like to thank the Seven Network and, in par- ticular, Seven’s Director of News Jason Morrison for his commitment and support.” Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher OP, who cel- ebrated both services, said Catholics across Australia were extremely grateful to the Seven Network for making the national broadcasts pos- sible. “Easter is our holiest cele- Massive numbers of Aussies watched Cathedral Easter services 1 million-plus see TV Liturgies bration of the year and during the COVID-19 pandemic we sadly have not been able to gather physically while our churches have been closed to public Masses,” he said. “These national TV broad- casts have therefore ensured that well over a million people have been able to come to- gether to maintain our life of prayer and worship at such a special time for us Catholics.” Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP is seen live on national television as he celebrates Easter Sunday Mass in St Mary’s cathedral. PHOTO: PETER ROSENGREN I n this edition News Streaming Archbishop’s homily World Opinion, comment 1-7 8-9 14-16 11, 18-19 20-21 24 DADS: IT’S TIME TO BE COOL EDITOR Peter Rosengren (02) 9390 5400 REPORTERS Marilyn Rodrigues (02) 9390 5410 David Ryan (02) 9390 5408 SUBSCRIPTIONS Rita Ng (02) 9390 5411 ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Steve Richards (02) 9390 5404 Paul Desmond (02) 9390 5406 DESIGNERS Renate Cassis Mathew De Sousa Our story begins in 1839 with the Australasian Chronicle, continuing with the Freeman’s Journal in 1850. Level 13, Polding Centre, 133 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Phone (02) 9390 5400 | Vol 73, No 5129. The Catholic Weekly is published by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney ABN 60 471 267 587 and is printed by ACM Australian Community Media, 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond NSW, 2754. LEAVE A GIFT Archdiocese of Sydney Catholic CHARITIES Order your FREE Wills and Bequests Guide today 1800 753 959 or [email protected] myWill SUPPORTINGTHE MINISTRIES OF THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY Leaving a gift in a Helping build a brighter future for children and families in crisis. Dunlea Centre 35A Waratah Road Engadine NSW 2233 Phone 02 8508 3900 AUSTRALIA'S ORIGINAL BOYS' TOWN A place for change... www.dunleacentre.org.au Celebrating loved ones for over 90 years Trevor Lee & Son is a family business that has helped families celebrate and remember their loved ones for over 90 years. ♦ Intimate and personal funeral services ♦ Professional, compassionate staff, available 24 hours a day ♦ On site or in the comfort of your own home ♦ Servicing all areas of Metropolitan Sydney and Country NSW ♦ Pre-Paid Funerals available Contact Bernadette (nee O’Hare), Trevor or Darren Lee on 9746 2949 to arrange an appointment. The feedback I have received from peo- ple right across the country ... is that they are so grateful that they could watch the Passion of Our Lord on Good Friday and the Easter Sunday Mass ... gathered around the television with their family.” Anita Quigley, Director of Communications and News Media for the Archdiocese of Sydney