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A call to petition for the release of an innocent refugee
The following is a petition currently on change.org and recently signed by Bishop Vincent Long. Sign the petition here. 11 years is too long. Hon Peter Dutton MP, we call on you to release A from...
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Bishop Vincent among religious calling for Australia to join nuclear ban
75 years after the destruction of Hiroshima with one nuclear weapon, religious groups across Australia are raising the call for Australia to sign and ratify the 2017 UN Treaty on the Prohibition of...
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A reflection for World Humanitarian Day
August 19 is the United Nation’s World Humanitarian Day Where there are disasters, disruption and conflict, people will always come to stand with the people affected. World Humanitarian Day honours...
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A reflection on Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for August: The Maritime World – We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families. The coronavirus has taught us...
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Pope at Audience: Healing the world is an opportunity to build something better
At the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis invites us to cure the “virus” of social injustice, inequality of opportunity, marginalisation, and the lack of protection for the weakest. The...
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Caritas Australia joins aid agencies with COVID-19 support
It’s not over until it’s over for everyone As Australia continues to feel the impacts of COVID-19, it’s a timely reminder that this pandemic is not over until it’s over for everyone. Caritas...
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Carers help transform mum’s life
CatholicCare helps transform “bad mum to good mum” Domestic violence, drugs, alcohol, mental trauma, homelessness, stealing to support a habit, police, court appearances… Katie’s* life had spiralled...
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Catholic Earthcare Australia launches virtual convocation
With a significant line up of renonwned speakers, Catholic Earthcare is hosting a Convocation; a virtual meeting place to bring our hearts together to ‘care for our common home’ this September. The...
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A reflection for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of...
August 22 is the United Nation’s International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. Christians should not need to be told about what people have suffered...
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Bishop Vincent’s address at the webinar on climate emergency in the Pacific
Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD STL, Bishop of Parramatta Response to His Excellency Anote Tong, Former President of Kiribati Webinar on Climate Emergency in the Pacific 19 August...
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ACRATH launches major forced marriage training initiative
ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans) will launch a suite of new and revised forced marriage resources during a Zoom launch on Thursday 27 August 2020. A highlight of...
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Bishops’ annual Social Justice Statement focuses on mental health
The Catholic bishops of Australia have released the Social Justice Statement 2020-21, on the critical subject of mental health, in the lead-up to Social Justice Sunday on August 30. The statement, To...
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News & Events Weekly Update
News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond Diocese of Parramatta Notices Diocese of Parramatta COVID-19 update Parishes across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains have...
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Catholic environmentalist says Australia has failed as God’s caretakers of...
Church representatives have backed calls for stronger environmental protection laws and standards in Australia. Professor Graeme Samuel recently released an interim report for his review of...
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Scripture and papal leadership inspire retreat for creation
Catholics in Australia are being encouraged to participate in a first-of-its-kind week-long retreat in preparation for the ecumenical celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Creation on September...
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Bishop Vincent’s Message for Social Justice Sunday
Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD STL, Bishop of Parramatta Chair, Australian Catholic Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service Message for Social Justice Sunday 30...
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Pope Francis invites prayers for people persecuted for their religion
Recalling Saturday’s recurrence of the International Day of the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion, Pope Francis on Sunday invites everyone to pray for people who are persecuted for their...
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UN urges eradicating causes of violence against religion
The UN observes International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief on August 22, as the Church in Vietnam calls for prayers for victims and for freedom of...
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Philippine bishops urge fight against ‘coronavirus stigma’
Two Philippine bishops are calling on the Catholic community not to stigmatise those hit by COVID-19 but to show them support and care with prayers and messages. As cases of COVID-19 continue to...
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Pope Francis: get serious about climate change and unfair economic systems
Pope Francis has repeatedly challenged us to ‘make some noise’ about the serious issues of climate change, as well as about poverty and extreme inequality. He summarised his concerns in his social...
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