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  • Today marks 30 years since the devastating fire at St Patrick's Cathedral Parramatta on 19 February 1996. Image: supplied/Diocese of Parramatta.
    Diocese of Parramatta
    ‘Will the bell ever ring again?’ 30-year anniversary of the historic Cathedral fire in Parramatta  
  • Bishop Vincent distributes ashes to parishioners on Ash Wednesday at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta.
    Bishop Vincent
    Sacrifice, renewal and hope: Bishop Vincent speaks on Lent and…
  • The Migrant Jubilee Cross in Western Sydney. Image: supplied.
    Community
    Migrant Jubilee Cross meets its maker in Western Sydney 
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      • 26/02/2026

        Students Unite Against Poverty for Project Compassion 2026

        By Sabrina De La Motte (CSPD Social Media Officer), 26 February 2026
      • 25/02/2026

        Bishop Varden at Lenten Retreat: St. Bernard, the Idealist

        By Bishop Erik Varden, OCSO, 25 February 2026
      • 25/02/2026

        Formation and hope for novices in Timor-Leste

        By Catholic Mission, 25 February 2026
      • Sudanese and South Sudanese community honours St Josephine Bakhita at St Patrick's Church Blacktown, 2024. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta.
        Bishop Vincent’s Homily: The Feast of St Josephine Bakhita
        by Outlook Contributor
      • Bishop Vincent’s Homily: Called to be the antidote and counteragent to division in the world
        by Outlook Contributor
      • Bishop Vincent’s homily for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
        by Outlook Contributor
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        Students Unite Against Poverty for Project Compassion 2026
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      • Around Australia
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        24/02/2026
      • Diocese of Parramatta
        Bells ‘ring’ in new joy for Mountains parish
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        23/02/2026
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        A Generation of Maronite Youth Rediscovers Its Light in Christ
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        Focus on fertility for the faithful
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        Clean water helps Sisilia’s dreams take flight this Project Compassion
        Thanks to Project Compassion and the support of the Diocese of Mbulu Development Department, clean and safe water is now close to Sisilia's home and school, transforming daily life for her and her community....
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        16/02/2026
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