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News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond Diocese of Parramatta News Natural Fertility Services “My husband and I opted for Natural Family Planning (NFP) after our first baby,...
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Good News Team choir bring the Good News to Greenacre!
In the face of ongoing Christian persecution in the Middle East, and growing secularism in the West, an Egyptian Christian choir will be bringing their fervour, faith and zeal to Sydney this August....
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Australian Catholics respond generously to global poverty
Many thousands of supporters across parishes and schools across have joined in solidarity with the world’s poor donating more than $10.8 million to Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign....
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Hospital chaplaincy a ministry of presence
Nepean Hospital Chaplain Michael Turner’s work day starts with prayer, gathered together with the other members of the chaplaincy team – a few quiet moments, grounding them in faith as they head...
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Cana Communities Farm helps wounded heal
The welcoming Cana Communities Farm is set in Sydney’s sleepy Orchard Hills. The farm provides a safe space where people from all walks of life are able to spend meaningful time together, share a meal...
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August 20-26: Migrant and refugee week
World Migrant and Refugee Sunday is celebrated by Catholics around the world. It invites us to extend our compassion beyond our own suburb, city and nation, and reminds us that the plight of...
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News & Events Weekly Update
News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond Diocese of Parramatta News Natural Fertility Services “My husband and I opted for Natural Family Planning (NFP) after our first baby,...
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Australian families deserve a fair go – and an independent welfare umpire
Catholic Social Services Australia has welcomed Cathy McGowan’s introduction of a private member’s bill establishing a new Social Security Commission, arguing such an entity could help address...
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Pope Francis: Letter to the People of God
Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis To the People of God “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it” (1 Cor 12:26). These words of Saint Paul forcefully echo in my heart as I acknowledge...
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Statement from ACBC President Archbishop Mark Coleridge
The Catholic Bishops of Australia welcome the Letter to the People of God that Pope Francis has written regarding sexual abuse in the Church. We share the Holy Father’s determination to protect young...
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Australia’s youth will have a voice at the Vatican
The hopes and concerns of young Australian Catholics were given a voice at an Australian Catholic Youth Council workshop in Sydney on 14 August. In preparation for the upcoming General Synod of...
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Message from Bishop Vincent on World Day for Migrants and Refugees
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has chosen as the theme for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, ‘Welcoming, protecting, promoting, and integrating...
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Bishop Vincent Long’s Diary
Sunday 26th August 2018 at 9:30am Celebrates Pontifical Mass for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time at Sacred Heart Church, Blackheath. Monday 27th August 2018 – Thursday 30th August 2018 Conducts a...
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Catholic Church calls for global action for migrants and refugees
Policies addressing migrants and refugees should always respond with mercy and solidarity, according to Fr Fabio Baggio CS, Under-Secretary of the Migrant and Refugee Section, a Vatican office...
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104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 104th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2018 [14 January 2018] “Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating migrants and refugees” Dear brothers...
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News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond Diocese of Parramatta News Plenary 2020 Information and Training Learn about the Australian Catholic Bishops Plenary Council’s impact on...
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Order of Malta needs you to ride Parramatta’s new homeless van
The Order of Malta’s new Community Care Van has hit the road in Parramatta. This innovative service brings medical care and essential goods to homeless people in the greater Parramatta area....
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Catholic Religious Australia applauds and champions multiculturalism
Catholic Religious Australia is concerned about increasing incidences of racism in our nation. On August 14 this phenomenon was brought to a new level by means of an important Parliamentary process –...
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Bishop Vincent Long’s Diary
Sunday 2nd September 2018 at 6:00pm Celebrates Pontifical Mass for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time in Year B with the conferral of the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Finbar’s Parish, Glenbrook....
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Appointment of Catholic Earthcare Director
Caritas Australia is pleased to announce that Bernard Holland has taken up the position of Director of Catholic Earthcare Australia, which operates with its own organisational identity within...
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