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Men’s Mass – Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima 2020

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Wednesday May 13, 2020 – 7:00 pm

Mass will be live streamed see HKCB YouTube channel below

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6C6oVWAs0x8o5EDe1ovrLg

Hrvatski Katolički Centar Blacktown

70 Douglas Road
BLACKTOWN, NSW 2148

 

 

 

Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled.” (Pet. 1:18-19)   The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the...Continue reading→

Men’s Mass – In Honour of Our Lady of Fatima – 2025

Join us for our annual men’s mass to honour Our Lady of Fatima. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers. 8:00pm, Tuesday 13th May 2025, Croatian Catholic Center St. Nikola Tavelić,  86 – 90 Brisbane Road St Johns Park 7.30pm, Krunica (Rosary) – Confession will...Continue reading→

Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – 20 Jan 2025 – 20 Apr 2025

Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Odyssey: Join Us for Exodus 90 In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” As Croatian brothers in Christ, it’s time to break free from the chains of modern-day Pharaohs that entangle us—be it...Continue reading→

Katolički Duhovni Program za Muškarce – EXODUS 90 – 20. Jan 20. Apr 2025

Pridružite nam se na 90-dnevnoj korizmenoj duhovnoj vježbi za muškarce 20. siječnja započinjemo naše 90-dnevno putovanje koje nas vodi kroz korizmu i završava na Uskrsnu nedjelju. Exodus90 je katolički duhovni program za MUŠKE koji  omogućuje sudionicima da se približite Bogu, da preuzmu kontrolu nad svojim životom i postanu bolji. Prošle godine oko 80 muškaraca različitih...Continue reading→

Christmas in Croatia – Fundraiser Zabava 2020

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Saturday, November 28, 2020 – 7 pm

Hrvatski Katolički Centar Blacktown
70 Douglas Road
BLACKTOWN, NSW 2148

 

Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled.” (Pet. 1:18-19)   The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the...Continue reading→

Men’s Mass – In Honour of Our Lady of Fatima – 2025

Join us for our annual men’s mass to honour Our Lady of Fatima. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers. 8:00pm, Tuesday 13th May 2025, Croatian Catholic Center St. Nikola Tavelić,  86 – 90 Brisbane Road St Johns Park 7.30pm, Krunica (Rosary) – Confession will...Continue reading→

Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – 20 Jan 2025 – 20 Apr 2025

Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Odyssey: Join Us for Exodus 90 In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” As Croatian brothers in Christ, it’s time to break free from the chains of modern-day Pharaohs that entangle us—be it...Continue reading→

Katolički Duhovni Program za Muškarce – EXODUS 90 – 20. Jan 20. Apr 2025

Pridružite nam se na 90-dnevnoj korizmenoj duhovnoj vježbi za muškarce 20. siječnja započinjemo naše 90-dnevno putovanje koje nas vodi kroz korizmu i završava na Uskrsnu nedjelju. Exodus90 je katolički duhovni program za MUŠKE koji  omogućuje sudionicima da se približite Bogu, da preuzmu kontrolu nad svojim životom i postanu bolji. Prošle godine oko 80 muškaraca različitih...Continue reading→

Knight’s Annual – Fundraiser Zabava 2024

The annual Knights fundraiser is on again – Saturday November 30th. Great night for a great cause, and this year all funds raised will be going towards helping sisters “Milosrdne Sestre Sv. Križa” Zagreb Croatia, to help build a shelter for the neediest whilst in Zagreb for medical treatment. As always, this event is a...Continue reading→

Miles Christi 2020 – “Budi Čovjek” – 2nd National Croatian Men’s Conference

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The last weekend of February 2020 ushered in the second annual Croatian Men’s Conference – Miles Christi 2020 with the theme “Budi Čovjek”. Building on the foundations set in the inaugural Croatian Catholic Men’s Conference “Man up” of 2019, the event was once again held at the St Benedict XVI Retreat Centre in Gross Vale, NSW. Over 75 Croatian-Australian men gathered together in fellowship and fraternity for this increasingly popular event. With access to the healing sacrament of Reconciliation during the weekend, participants listened to inspiring and gifted speakers, engaged in group workshops, and participated in Holy Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, to help them to face up to the challenges of today’s world and to live out their God-given potential as men.

The inaugural conference was an important event in the Croatian community as it also commemorated the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Mass in Nin, celebrated by the Croatian Bishop, Franjo Kuharić, and attended by the largest gathering of Croatian faithful at that time. During that time, the Church gave a vow to the Croats expressed in a motto: “The Croatian Catholic family prays daily and celebrates Mass on Sundays”. The first group of men who attended the first conference, numbered at over 40, have continued to live this motto.

In preparation for the conference, over 30 men prayed the 54-day Rosary Novena with the intention of drawing the Lord’s blessing upon the Conference and for spiritual renewal amongst Croatian men. They were joined in spirit by religious Sisters from an orphanage in Zagreb and a ‘Braniteljkski’ rosary group in Zagreb, who were also praying for the Lord’s favour on the conference.

The conference MC was Stuart Brady from menAlive, promptly nicknamed ‘Stipe’ by the attendees and thus becoming an honorary Croatian for the weekend. ‘Stipe’ did an excellent job introducing each session, and managed to practise his Croatian at the same time by throwing in a word or two where he could.

Conference highlights included dynamic talks from dignified speakers such as internationally renowned Raymond de Souza and Robert Haddad, as well as our gifted home-grown Croatian speakers, Mijo Ticinović and Jakov Periša. The talks generated a great deal of thought-provoking discussion in the small groups and served as vehicles to ignite the fervour for faith, Church, family and society in the attendees.

Auxiliary Bishop Richard Umbers graced the conference with his presence on Saturday as he spoke about the current culture in society and the challenges the Church faces not only in Australia, but the world. The ‘Budi Čovjek’ conference was also blessed to have the Eucharistic celebration led by Don Marinko Mlakić from Šibenik, together with our newest local Croatian Franciscan friar, Fra Davor Filko.

Feedback from the conference attendees confirmed that they had, indeed, gained a great deal of clarity over the weekend, both in their understanding of the faith and in their relationship with God. One of the men present wrote, “Thanks to all the men for organising such a wonderful retreat. I’m really glad I came and got a lot out of it. I finally bought a journal and started with my takeaways from the weekend. May God bless you for all the work you put into helping the rest of us.” Another revealed, “This was my first time [attending the conference], really felt closer to God and there were quite a few light bulb moments”
Other great testimonies revealed that the conference led to healing and reconnection for some of the men: “That was a great weekend and it helped resolve my personal shame and my shame of the Catholic Church. So great to see all the old faces!”
Others attested to lives being turned around and to prodigal sons returning to the fold of Holy Mother Church. One attendee reported, “I just talked to someone who was at the conference and in a dark place before the conference. On Monday after the weekend he took the day off work, went to confession, went to Mass yesterday and received communion for the first time in a long time. Sounds like a different man today. The crew organising these conferences need to understand the impact they are having.”
Looking back, ‘Budi Čovjek’ was an inspiring event that changed lives for the better and roused men to grow in their relationship with God, their families and the Croatian community. It taught them that making a positive impact on society is being a real man, a man of God. The next conference, to be held in 2021, will only look to improve on this year’s success and blessings. The organisers hope to attract more Croatian Men who are willing to reconnect with God, and with other like-minded men, to fulfil the promise the Croatian nation made in the year of Branimir 879, to devote themselves to Christ and to the Catholic Church. Until next time, Budi Čovjek.

Bog i Hrvati.

Miles Christi 2020 Photos:  https://www.kofpb.org/photo-gallery/

Men’s Conference article Domovina: https://domovina.info/index.php/2020/03/08/mens-conference-2020-u-sydneyu-veliki-izvestaj/

Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled.” (Pet. 1:18-19)   The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the...Continue reading→

Hrvatska Zavjetna Krunica – Jubilarno ograničeno izdanje za 125. obljetnicu

U duhu svetog sjećanja i nacionalnog ohrabrenja, izrađen je ograničen broj jubilarne „Hrvatske Zavjetne Krunice“ kako bi se proslavila 125. obljetnica posvete 160.000 mladih Hrvata Presvetom Srcu Isusovu 1900. godine. Ova jubilarna krunica ima dvostruku misiju: sjećanje i ohrabrenje.  SJEĆANJE Sjećati se svete prošlosti našeg naroda, našeg saveza s Kristom i Njegovom svetom Katoličkom Crkvom...Continue reading→

Croatian Covenant Rosary – 125th Anniversary Jubilee Limited Edition

In the spirit of sacred remembrance and national encouragement, the “Hrvatska Zavjetna Krunica” (Croatian Covenant Rosary) 125th Anniversary Jubilee Limited Edition has been created to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the consecration of 160 000 young Croatians to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in AD 1900. This Jubilee edition rosary bears a twofold mission: to...Continue reading→

National Croatian Catholic Men’s Conference – Miles Christi 2020

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28th February – 1st March, 2020

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Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled.” (Pet. 1:18-19)   The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the...Continue reading→

Men’s Mass – In Honour of Our Lady of Fatima – 2025

Join us for our annual men’s mass to honour Our Lady of Fatima. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers. 8:00pm, Tuesday 13th May 2025, Croatian Catholic Center St. Nikola Tavelić,  86 – 90 Brisbane Road St Johns Park 7.30pm, Krunica (Rosary) – Confession will...Continue reading→

Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – 20 Jan 2025 – 20 Apr 2025

Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Odyssey: Join Us for Exodus 90 In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” As Croatian brothers in Christ, it’s time to break free from the chains of modern-day Pharaohs that entangle us—be it...Continue reading→

Katolički Duhovni Program za Muškarce – EXODUS 90 – 20. Jan 20. Apr 2025

Pridružite nam se na 90-dnevnoj korizmenoj duhovnoj vježbi za muškarce 20. siječnja započinjemo naše 90-dnevno putovanje koje nas vodi kroz korizmu i završava na Uskrsnu nedjelju. Exodus90 je katolički duhovni program za MUŠKE koji  omogućuje sudionicima da se približite Bogu, da preuzmu kontrolu nad svojim životom i postanu bolji. Prošle godine oko 80 muškaraca različitih...Continue reading→

Christmas in Croatia – Fundraiser Zabava

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Saturday, November 30, 2019 – 7 pm

Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled.” (Pet. 1:18-19)   The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the...Continue reading→

Men’s Mass – In Honour of Our Lady of Fatima – 2025

Join us for our annual men’s mass to honour Our Lady of Fatima. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers. 8:00pm, Tuesday 13th May 2025, Croatian Catholic Center St. Nikola Tavelić,  86 – 90 Brisbane Road St Johns Park 7.30pm, Krunica (Rosary) – Confession will...Continue reading→

Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – 20 Jan 2025 – 20 Apr 2025

Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Odyssey: Join Us for Exodus 90 In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” As Croatian brothers in Christ, it’s time to break free from the chains of modern-day Pharaohs that entangle us—be it...Continue reading→

Katolički Duhovni Program za Muškarce – EXODUS 90 – 20. Jan 20. Apr 2025

Pridružite nam se na 90-dnevnoj korizmenoj duhovnoj vježbi za muškarce 20. siječnja započinjemo naše 90-dnevno putovanje koje nas vodi kroz korizmu i završava na Uskrsnu nedjelju. Exodus90 je katolički duhovni program za MUŠKE koji  omogućuje sudionicima da se približite Bogu, da preuzmu kontrolu nad svojim životom i postanu bolji. Prošle godine oko 80 muškaraca različitih...Continue reading→

Knight’s Annual – Fundraiser Zabava 2024

The annual Knights fundraiser is on again – Saturday November 30th. Great night for a great cause, and this year all funds raised will be going towards helping sisters “Milosrdne Sestre Sv. Križa” Zagreb Croatia, to help build a shelter for the neediest whilst in Zagreb for medical treatment. As always, this event is a...Continue reading→

Annual Walk on the Feast of the Assumption

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Thursday, August 15, 2019 – Noon

Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled.” (Pet. 1:18-19)   The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the...Continue reading→

Men’s Mass – In Honour of Our Lady of Fatima – 2025

Join us for our annual men’s mass to honour Our Lady of Fatima. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers. 8:00pm, Tuesday 13th May 2025, Croatian Catholic Center St. Nikola Tavelić,  86 – 90 Brisbane Road St Johns Park 7.30pm, Krunica (Rosary) – Confession will...Continue reading→

Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – 20 Jan 2025 – 20 Apr 2025

Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Odyssey: Join Us for Exodus 90 In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” As Croatian brothers in Christ, it’s time to break free from the chains of modern-day Pharaohs that entangle us—be it...Continue reading→

Katolički Duhovni Program za Muškarce – EXODUS 90 – 20. Jan 20. Apr 2025

Pridružite nam se na 90-dnevnoj korizmenoj duhovnoj vježbi za muškarce 20. siječnja započinjemo naše 90-dnevno putovanje koje nas vodi kroz korizmu i završava na Uskrsnu nedjelju. Exodus90 je katolički duhovni program za MUŠKE koji  omogućuje sudionicima da se približite Bogu, da preuzmu kontrolu nad svojim životom i postanu bolji. Prošle godine oko 80 muškaraca različitih...Continue reading→

Knight’s Annual – Fundraiser Zabava 2024

The annual Knights fundraiser is on again – Saturday November 30th. Great night for a great cause, and this year all funds raised will be going towards helping sisters “Milosrdne Sestre Sv. Križa” Zagreb Croatia, to help build a shelter for the neediest whilst in Zagreb for medical treatment. As always, this event is a...Continue reading→

Men’s Mass – Oluja 95

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Tuesday August 6, 2019 – 7:30 pm

 

Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled.” (Pet. 1:18-19)   The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the...Continue reading→

Men’s Mass – In Honour of Our Lady of Fatima – 2025

Join us for our annual men’s mass to honour Our Lady of Fatima. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers. 8:00pm, Tuesday 13th May 2025, Croatian Catholic Center St. Nikola Tavelić,  86 – 90 Brisbane Road St Johns Park 7.30pm, Krunica (Rosary) – Confession will...Continue reading→

Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – 20 Jan 2025 – 20 Apr 2025

Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Odyssey: Join Us for Exodus 90 In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” As Croatian brothers in Christ, it’s time to break free from the chains of modern-day Pharaohs that entangle us—be it...Continue reading→

Katolički Duhovni Program za Muškarce – EXODUS 90 – 20. Jan 20. Apr 2025

Pridružite nam se na 90-dnevnoj korizmenoj duhovnoj vježbi za muškarce 20. siječnja započinjemo naše 90-dnevno putovanje koje nas vodi kroz korizmu i završava na Uskrsnu nedjelju. Exodus90 je katolički duhovni program za MUŠKE koji  omogućuje sudionicima da se približite Bogu, da preuzmu kontrolu nad svojim životom i postanu bolji. Prošle godine oko 80 muškaraca različitih...Continue reading→

Croatian Catholic Men’s Mass

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May 13th 2109 – Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima

 

Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled.” (Pet. 1:18-19)   The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the...Continue reading→

Men’s Mass – In Honour of Our Lady of Fatima – 2025

Join us for our annual men’s mass to honour Our Lady of Fatima. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers. 8:00pm, Tuesday 13th May 2025, Croatian Catholic Center St. Nikola Tavelić,  86 – 90 Brisbane Road St Johns Park 7.30pm, Krunica (Rosary) – Confession will...Continue reading→

Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – 20 Jan 2025 – 20 Apr 2025

Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Odyssey: Join Us for Exodus 90 In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” As Croatian brothers in Christ, it’s time to break free from the chains of modern-day Pharaohs that entangle us—be it...Continue reading→

Katolički Duhovni Program za Muškarce – EXODUS 90 – 20. Jan 20. Apr 2025

Pridružite nam se na 90-dnevnoj korizmenoj duhovnoj vježbi za muškarce 20. siječnja započinjemo naše 90-dnevno putovanje koje nas vodi kroz korizmu i završava na Uskrsnu nedjelju. Exodus90 je katolički duhovni program za MUŠKE koji  omogućuje sudionicima da se približite Bogu, da preuzmu kontrolu nad svojim životom i postanu bolji. Prošle godine oko 80 muškaraca različitih...Continue reading→

National Croatian Catholic Men’s Conference

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Apr 5 – Apr 7, 2019

Benedict XVI Retreat Centre – Grose Vale NSW

Men, do not hesitate to engage in the battle that is raging around you, the battle that is wounding our children and families, the battle that is distorting the dignity of both women and men. This battle is often hidden, but the battle is real. It is primarily spiritual, but it is progressively killing the remaining Christian ethos in our society and culture, and even in our
own homes. – Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix

“And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land…” – Ezekiel 22:30

Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled.” (Pet. 1:18-19)   The Precious Blood of Our Lord is the charism of the Knights. According to the...Continue reading→

Men’s Mass – In Honour of Our Lady of Fatima – 2025

Join us for our annual men’s mass to honour Our Lady of Fatima. Always a great turn out, uplifting homily, opportunity for confession and as usual socialising with other brothers. 8:00pm, Tuesday 13th May 2025, Croatian Catholic Center St. Nikola Tavelić,  86 – 90 Brisbane Road St Johns Park 7.30pm, Krunica (Rosary) – Confession will...Continue reading→

Croatian Men’s EXODUS 90 – 20 Jan 2025 – 20 Apr 2025

Embarking on a 90-Day Spiritual Odyssey: Join Us for Exodus 90 In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” As Croatian brothers in Christ, it’s time to break free from the chains of modern-day Pharaohs that entangle us—be it...Continue reading→

Katolički Duhovni Program za Muškarce – EXODUS 90 – 20. Jan 20. Apr 2025

Pridružite nam se na 90-dnevnoj korizmenoj duhovnoj vježbi za muškarce 20. siječnja započinjemo naše 90-dnevno putovanje koje nas vodi kroz korizmu i završava na Uskrsnu nedjelju. Exodus90 je katolički duhovni program za MUŠKE koji  omogućuje sudionicima da se približite Bogu, da preuzmu kontrolu nad svojim životom i postanu bolji. Prošle godine oko 80 muškaraca različitih...Continue reading→