Our Lady of Pentecost Parish

Our Lady of Pentecost Parish is a nonprofit religious organization based in Australia, dedicated to Catholic worship and community service. It operates under the Australian Business Number (ABN) 69729062688RR0001.

Background and History

The Parish was founded on May 23, 1999, by His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin. It began without a physical structure, church building, or land. Over time, the parish community grew and established a place of worship. The name "Our Lady of Pentecost" was proposed by Fr. Catalino Arevalo SJ, emphasizing the parish’s spiritual focus on prayer, faith, and the mission inspired by the Holy Spirit. The parish honors Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a nurturing figure who welcomes all and holds the flame of Pentecost close to her heart, symbolizing the gifts of the Spirit to the community[5].

Mission and Religious Practice

Our Lady of Pentecost Parish centers its religious life around the celebration of the Mass, the seven sacraments, veneration of the Virgin Mary and the saints, clerical celibacy, and Catholic doctrine. These elements are key features of its spiritual practice and community identity. The parish emphasizes not only contemplation and prayer but also active mission and outreach, inspired by the Pentecost event in Christian tradition, where the Holy Spirit empowered the early Church to spread the Gospel[3][5].

Community and Activities

The parish serves a vibrant community that welcomes all individuals. It organizes various liturgical celebrations, including major events like Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday to commemorate the Easter Triduum and the resurrection of Jesus. The parish maintains a website that provides news updates, blogs, and newsletters to keep parishioners informed and engaged with parish life[1][4].

Summary

Our Lady of Pentecost Parish is a dedicated Catholic community in Australia, with a strong foundation of faith inspired by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It combines spiritual worship, sacramental life, and community mission to serve its members and the wider community.

Note: This article is based on Australian nonprofit data and publicly accessible parish information.

[1] https://ourladyofpentecost.org.au [2] https://ourladyofpentecost.org.au/about/our-history/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/2d0f5b6a-38af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/profile [4] https://www.cbdparish.org.au/news/blog [5] https://olppcubao.wordpress.com/aboutus/history/