To celebrate the centenary of the canonisation of St Thérèse of Lisieux, the OCDS community of Melbourne presented Holiness for All – an exhibition on the life and spirituality of St Thérèse. The exhibition was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne. The Expo was open from 1st October until 4th November 2024 and again in 2025 from the 10th May until the 27th May. The Dean, Mons. Stuart Hall launched the Expo with a beautiful liturgy, moving around and praying at each of the banners, joined by the OCDS and other visitors. Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ celebrated Mass at the Cathedral on the 18th May 2025, and gave an inspiring homily on St Therese.
The Expo exceeded our expectations: about 7000 prayer cards on St Therese were distributed, along with hundreds of brochures on the Friars, Nuns and Seculars and nearly 300 books on St Therese were sold. OCDS were present at the Expo each day. This was important as many visitors wanted to ask questions, talk about faith issues or request prayers. Many were also very pleased to be able to pray with the relics of Saints Therese, Zelie and Louis Martin, which were on display. Please God this endeavour will continue to bear much fruit.
