29 November St Pope John Paul II Anniversary Liturgy Suggestions now available!
To support the commemoration of this significant anniversary, the Bishops Commission for Liturgy, in partnership with NATSICC and with the support of the Bishops Commission for Relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, has developed a collection of liturgical resources for use in parishes and Catholic communities across Australia.
The resources include suggestions for incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures into the celebration of Mass, prayers and reflections, liturgical readings, music and opportunities for meaningful local participation.
As the anniversary coincides with the First Sunday of Advent, these resources invite us to embrace this season of hope, renewal and preparation as we continue working towards becoming the Church Jesus calls us to be.
We encourage all parishes and Catholic communities to mark this important anniversary and, wherever possible, connect with their local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic communities.