The Catholic Weekly 20 June 2021

catholicweekly.com.au 2 NEWS 20, June, 2021 Call 02 9649 6423 or visit www.catholiccemeteries.com.au Consecrated lawns and chapels Sydney’s only Catholic crematorium Monthly mass for the Repose of Souls Funeral directors available for a Catholic service Bereavement pastoral care Serving the Catholic community for over 150 years I n this edition 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 5189. 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. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Michael Kenny (02) 9390 5348 EDITOR Peter Rosengren (02) 9390 5400 REPORTERS Marilyn Rodrigues (02) 9390 5410 Debbie Cramsie (02) 9390 5396 SUBSCRIPTIONS Rita Ng (02) 9390 5411 ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Steve Richards (02) 9390 5404 Katie Clarke (02) 9390 5402 DESIGNERS Renate Cassis Mathew De Sousa Faith in the trajectory of life catch it now at: thiscatholiclife.com.au News Movies, books Archbishop’s homily Editorial & Letters 1-7, 10-13 8-9 19 24-25 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 CATHOLICS ACROSS the country were recognised for their outstanding service in the annual Queen’s Birthday honours list in fields includ- ing health, welfare, education, politics, justice and sport. Some of the names you know and some you don’t, and while they come from all walks of life, all are united in helping others. Among some of the Catho- lic recipients were Joan Moy- lan, a long-time parishioner of St John Bosco, Engadine, awarded an OAM for service to the community through the Catholic Church. A former teacher, she has had a long association with the southern Sydney parish as choir leader, lay minister, parish liturgy committee sec- retary since the 1990s and the parish organist at both Eng- adine and Heathcote since 1971. Sister of Mercy Adele How- ard, a teacher and lecturer in Theology and Australian Studies at Australian Catholic University, has been award- ed an OAM for service to the Catholic Church across the country. Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has been named aMember of the Order of Aus- tralia (AM) for his service to rugby league and to the com- munity, acknowledging his work supporting parents who, like him, have a child with autism, and raising funds to build facilities and homes for people with a disability. Sky News host Peta Cred- ¾ Debbie Cramsie and Marilyn Rodrigues Queen honours Catholics Awards recognise service to nation lin, who was chief of staff to Tony Abbott when he was Prime Minister, has been made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to parliament and politics. Here are just some of the inspiring Catholics recog- nised. Former NSW Opposition Leader Kerry Chikarovski said she was grateful for the strong Catholic faith of her parents and education by Mercy Sis- ters in instilling in her a strong sense of community and ser- vice. She said she was “hon- oured” to be made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the Parliament of NSW, having served as leader of the Liberal Party in the state and leader of the opposition between 1999 and 2002. She also said she felt strongly that it was an honour and a privilege to serve her country as a politician. “Hav- ing gone toMonte Sant’ Ange- lo College, the Sisters of Mercy were very intent on ensuring that we had a sense of our obligation to the community, that idea that God gave you a brain and you need to use it to do things for people that you can help,” she said. “That is absolutely part of my personal ethos having Having gone toMonte Sant’ Angelo College, the Sisters of Mercy were very intent on ensuring that we had a sense of our obligation to the community ... That is absolutely part of my personal ethos ... being taught by those very strong rolemodels.” Kerry Chikarovski Former NSWOpposition Lead- er Kerry Chikarovski, at right, was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), while Brother Steven Morelli was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). PHOTOS: SUPPLIED NEW