New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has spoken candidly about his Catholic faith and the importance of the public celebration of Christianity in the state. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Addressing the launch of the Christian Alliance Council of NSW at Parliament House earlier this month, Mr Minns reflected on the contribution of Christianity to public life in NSW.
“It’s an important thing to celebrate and as a missionary faith, and I include myself as a member of this missionary faith, it’s our duty in many respects to stand up and celebrate Christianity, its importance to Australian life, the fact that so many people that serve in this parliament got their drive and their determination and their bearing and their forbearance from their faith, from their Christian faith,” he said.
Minister for Multiculturalism, Minister for Sport and Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Stephen Kamper spoke about the key role faith communities play in the state.
“NSW has long prided itself on its diverse collection of faiths, including our Christian denominations, our state is made stronger by all of you and as Minister for Multiculturalism, I see first-hand the power of faith and the importance of its leaders.
“Each and every day, the guidance of our faith leaders helps us to reflect and improve.”
Using the example of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo spoke about the importance of Christian unity, saying that the saint’s focus on unity “stemmed from a deep belief in God’s love, and the importance of working together to serve those in need, especially those on the edge, the peripheries, the margins.”
The Christian Alliance Council of NSW is a newly formed organisation seeking to foster unity and fellowship across all Christian denominations and to renew the relevance of Christianity through faith, community, and culture.
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Minns celebrates Christianity (By Monica Doumit, The Catholic Weekly)
