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We attend the parish mass every Friday night at 8 pm at St Joseph's Newtown NSW
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Acceptance Sydney is a welcoming ministry of gay, le***an, bisexual and transgender people, their family and friends affirming their dignity and Catholic faith. Directions can be found on our website or on the map on this page. Let us know by sending us a message

22/10/2026

Don't forget! Acceptance Sydney is holding a day retreat this Saturday, with the theme "Who Do You Say That I Am?".

What better way to take a moment of peace this weekend to reflect upon our lives, our faith, our identities, our hopes, and how these all connect?

Be sure to register via the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/acceptance-sydney-retreat-who-do-you-say-that-i-am

And check out the Acceptance Sydney Events page for more details:
https://www.gaycatholic.com.au/2026_day_retreat

Look forward to seeing you there!

The Acceptance Sydney Team

Date and Time: Saturday 24 October 2026, from 10am to 5pm
Location: 196 Livingstone Road, Marrickville (behind St Brigid's Church)
Cost: Members $35 | Non-Members $45 | Concession $40 (plus ticketing fee)
Lunch and soft drinks will be provided.

08/10/2026

Every year since 2022, our Diocesan community has gathered to pray with LGBTIQ+ people, their families, friends, and supporters. The Liturgy celebrates the presence of God and the contribution of LGBTIQ+ people in our parishes, schools, early learning centres, CatholicCare, and other ministries. We....

06/08/2026

Acceptance Sydney extends you a warm invitation to join us at 7pm Friday for our regular monthly Mass at St Joseph's Newtown, where we will acknowledge the works of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop in anticipation of her Feast day. ❤️

"Let no obstacle deter you from proceeding with courage."

09/04/2026

Join us for our Mass tomorrow night celebrating Easter!

7pm at St Joseph’s Newtown.

Let us celebrate the one who has Risen!

❤️

04/04/2026

Acceptance Sydney wishes you a Happy and Blessed Easter!

May the Risen Christ fill your hearts with everlasting love, deep peace, and renewed hope. In his Resurrection, may each of us be reaffirmed in our dignity, identity and the promise that love always conquers death.

Christ Has Risen! He has Risen as he said!

“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.”
Matthew 28:1

03/04/2026

Today, as we reflect on the Passion, suffering, and death of Jesus, we are reminded of the depth of God’s love—a love that embraces all, especially those pushed to the margins.

On the Cross, Jesus becomes one with the rejected, the silenced, and the shamed. He is betrayed, misunderstood, stripped of dignity, and left to suffer publicly. In this, we see a God who doesn’t remain distant, but who enters fully into the pain and isolation of those rejected and placed on the margins.

Christ doesn’t just stand with the rejected or marginalized—he becomes apart of it. His crucified body tells the truth of what it means to be excluded, and his outstretched arms remain open to all who have ever been told they don't belong.
The Cross is not a place of condemnation, but of radical love and solidarity. It declares: You are not alone. Your suffering is seen. Your dignity is sacred.

May this Good Friday remind us that God's love knows no bounds, and that the path to resurrection begins with the truth of who we are.

" We adore you O Christ and we Bless you! Because of your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world."

01/04/2026

Today we enter the most Sacred 3 days of the year beginning with Holy Thursday. Tonight our Church recalls the night Jesus gathered with his friends, offered the first Eucharist, and knelt to wash their feet—a radical act of love, humility, and inclusion.

In a world that so often excludes, Jesus makes space at the table. He kneels before each person, not to judge, but to serve, and offers himself in bread and w**e. His love is not limited by status, identity, or labels—it is embodied, vulnerable, and boundless.

Tonight as we enter the Sacred Paschal Triduum, we claim our sacred place at the table. We are not on the margins of God's love—we are at its very heart. In the breaking of bread and the pouring of w**e, Christ’s body is given for us, no exceptions and no exclusions.

May we enter the next 3 days with hearts open, knowing the love that God has for each one of us.

31/03/2026

Friends, just a gentle reminder that there will be no Mass this Friday due to Good Friday. Our First Friday Mass will instead be celebrated on Friday, April 10.

As we enter into the most sacred week of our faith, may this Holy Week be a time of grace, reflection, and renewal for you all. Wishing you every blessing during this Holy Season.

28/03/2026

Today we begin the most sacred week of the year—Holy Week—with Palm Sunday. As Jesus enters Jerusalem to cries of Hosanna, we are reminded of the joy and pain that can exist side by side for these cries of Hosanna will turn into “Crucify him!”.

For the LGBTQIA+ community, this week speaks to our own journey—moments of celebration followed by exclusion, yet always grounded in a love that will not let us go.

As we walk this Holy Week, may we see ourselves in the story of Jesus: courageous, compassionate, and beloved. The road may lead to the cross, but it never ends there. Resurrection is coming—and it includes all of us.

24/03/2026

On this Feast of the Annunciation, we are reminded that, like Mary, God calls each of us—no matter who we are,—to play our unique role in God's plan. Mary's courageous "Yes!" speaks to the power of embracing who we are and stepping forward in faith. May we be like Mary in saying "Yes" and playing our part with a open heart in God's plan.

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Newtown, NSW
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http://www.gaycatholic.com.au/

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