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The new working class and the Pope’s duty to be an ‘advocate of the poor’
50 years ago, ‘Octogesima adveniens’ was published. In it, Pope Paul VI spoke about the exodus toward the large urban centres, about the dignity of women and the pluralism of political options. He...
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‘Dear Friends’ – Bishop Vincent’s homily from 23 May 2021
Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD STL, Bishop of Parramatta Homily for the Solemnity of Pentecost in Year A 2020 at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta Readings: Acts 2:1-11; Gal...
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‘Dear Brothers and Sisters’ – Bishop Vincent’s homily from the Bicentenary of...
Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD STL, Bishop of Parramatta Homily for the National Mass for the Bicentenary of Catholic Education in Australia on the Solemnity of Our Lady Help of...
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Re-Reading ‘Laudato si’ ’
An Antidote to the Distressing Climate News “The environment is part of a logic of receptivity. It is on loan to each generation, which must then hand it on to the next.” “Both everyday experience...
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Tri-Diocesan event to focus on mental health
You are invited to attend a tri-diocesan social justice event that will reflect on mental health in Australia. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Sydney, the Diocese of Parramatta and the Diocese of Broken...
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News & Events Weekly Update
News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond Diocese of Parramatta Notices Bishop Vincent’s pastoral letter on the proposed Parental Rights Bill Bishop Vincent has released a...
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A reflection for National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week
26 May is National Sorry Day 27 May – 3 June is National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week this year marks the 20th anniversary of Reconciliation Australia and its mission to find a...
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Bishops make submission on Indigenous Voice to Parliament
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has called for the Australian Government to move quickly to hold a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament once a model for the Voice has been...
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Ignite a conversation to connect
We all learnt a lot in 2020. Practical learnings such as social distancing, coughing into our elbows, and navigating Zoom calls. But we also learnt, or were reminded of, what is really important –...
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Vinnies marks National Reconciliation Week by reiterating support for...
The National Council of the St Vincent de Society is marking National Reconciliation Week by reiterating its support for a National Indigenous Voice to parliament enshrined in The Constitution....
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Church in Australia backs Laudato Si’ plan
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv says the Church in Australia is well placed to engage with the Laudato Si’ action plan in light of an upcoming Social Justice Statement on integral ecology. Bishop Long,...
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Cardinal Turkson launches Laudato si’ Action Platform
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development, Cardinal Peter Turkson, presents the Laudato si’ Action Platform, “a seven-year journey towards integral ecology.” Six...
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A song yet to be heard – Dreaming of a reconciled Australia
The wait for Reconciliation continues for First Nations peoples. I am often asked, ‘Why do we need Reconciliation between First Nations peoples and settlers in Australia?’ I don’t think Aboriginal...
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Fr Frank’s Homily – 30 May 2021
Homily for the Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity Readings: Deuteronomy 4:32-34,39-40; Psalm 32(33):4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:16-20 30 May 2021 Today we celebrate Trinity...
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Listening to Indigenous voices in the Diocese of Parramatta
Reconciliation Reconciliation means understanding Reconciliation means awareness Reconciliation means compassion You say you want reconciliation, but do you understand what it will take? – Anita...
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Pope on Laudato si’ Platform: ‘What world will we leave our children?’
Pope Francis sends a video message to launch the new Laudato si’ Action Platform, bringing the Laudato si’ Year to a close but continuing the battle to protect our common home. In his video message...
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Reconciliation requires action. Awareness is not the end game
Writer and academic Summer May Finlay uses the results of the 2021 State of Reconciliation in Australia report to push allies and accomplices to braver action. Early this year, Reconciliation...
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20 Actions for Reconciliation in 2021
The goal of the reconciliation movement is for a just, equitable and reconciled country. This will only be achieved when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Peoples of this land,...
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News & Events Weekly Update
News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond Diocese of Parramatta Notices Positions Vacant: Young Christian Students Worker (full-time) – Parramatta Young Christian Workers –...
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Australian Ambassador to Holy See: we are working to bring the Pacific voice...
The Australian Ambassador to the Holy See speaks of the fruits of a webinar held jointly with Caritas Internationalis and the Australian Embassy on the improvement of integral ecology in Oceania. The...
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