Sydney: Sydney’s Catholic community is showing new signs of growth and hope as church leaders and parish groups speak of a renewed spirit of faith across the city. A new documentary titled A Second Spring A New Dawn of Faith in Sydney has drawn attention to this revival, highlighting stories of conversion, parish renewal and increasing participation among young and old.

Archbishop Anthony Fisher has said the idea that Christianity is fading in Australia does not match what he is witnessing in Sydney. He pointed to what he called green shoots of faith in parishes, chaplaincies and ministries. According to the archbishop, the number of adults preparing to join the Church at Easter has reached nearly 400, the highest in recent memory. He also noted growing interest in pilgrimages, retreat

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