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Bishop Vincent’s Address to the 2023 Diocesan celebration of World Day for Migrants and Refugees at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Seven Hills. 16 September 2023 Dear friends, I would like to pay my respect and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this meeting takes place, and also pay respect to Elders both past and present. We thank them for their stewardship of the land. Thank you for joining us on this Diocesan celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Special thanks to Mr Tony Bleasdale OAM, Mayor of Blacktown, which is one of the most migrant and refugee friendly cities in Australia, with 188 nationalities represented. Of course, Blacktown also has a […] (Read More)
Jesus’ story has always slightly jarred with me. It was one thing for the landowner to be generous, giving everyone a denarius no matter how long they had worked. But why rub salt in the wound of those who had worked all day and pay the latecomers first so that those who worked all day would realise that though they had been paid the agreed wage, others had received far more favourable treatment? (Read More)
God’s Word today provides a radical alternative system that defies the trickle-down and merit-based economy. It is one that is based on equity, inclusion, solidarity and preferential option for the poor. It was this system that the pioneering sisters and brothers endeavoured to emulate when they set up Catholic schools, orphanages, clinics, hospitals and other places of care for others. (Read More)
The energy was high, and the joy was overflowing as World Youth Day pilgrims from the Diocese of Parramatta recommitted to creating community. Gathering on Friday 15 September, the group of over 100 students, teachers and young adult pilgrims celebrated the extraordinary experience of the global Church at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, and reflected on the difference it has made in their lives. (Read More)
“I want to love like the Lord loves.” These words of wisdom from Deacon Tom Green will steer his ministry as he prepares for the next step in his vocational journey. (Read More)
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, and the Diocese of Parramatta invite you to the Ordination to the Presbyterate of Tom Green on Thursday 21 September at 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. (Read More)
News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond (Read More)
Whether caring for the environment, their community or those in need, hundreds of students, staff, teachers, parents and clergy from throughout the Diocese of Parramatta gathered for the 2023 Education Mass to celebrate what Faith in Action looks like and how they’re making a difference in the world. (Read More)