Acolytes

  • ‘Dear Friends’ – Bishop Vincent’s Homily from 13 June, 2017

    Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD STL, Bishop of Parramatta Homily for Mass for Ministers of the Church with the Rite of Institution of Acolytes at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta 13 June 2017     Dear friends, It is a great joy and privilege for me to...
  • Liturgical Ministry Formation Course commences

    Posted on 23 February 2016 By Sr Mary Louise Walsh ISSM A course that provides participants with the opportunity to deepen their faith through their understanding of liturgy and ministry commenced in Blacktown last night. The Liturgical Ministry Formation Course in the Diocese of Parramatta focuses on formation for...
  • Four Parramatta seminarians instituted as acolytes

    By Jane Favotto Four seminarians for the Diocese of Parramatta were instituted as acolytes during the celebration of Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Church, Rouse Hill, on 6 December 2015. Parramatta’s Bishop Emeritus Kevin Manning instituted Shinto Francis, Joe Murphy, Jack Green and Chris del Rosario. The men are in formation...