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For many in the Church ‘age’ is a big question. Where are all the young people? Will we have any people in the pews in coming decades? Are all our priests too old? What about our ageing congregations? Can we as Catholics, take care of our ageing population? ...
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Following the recent spate of attacks in Sydney churches and around the world, the Diocese of Parramatta hosted a forum by the NSW Police to discuss hate crimes, terrorist threats and general security....
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The reality of the church in Mongolia is that it’s one of the few local churches that really resemble the original setup of the church described in the Acts of the Apostles, says His Eminence Cardinal Marengo. ...
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Parramatta youth leader, Elizabeth Fernandez, has been selected to represent Australia at a virtual meeting with Pope Francis on Thursday night with 11 other university students from the Asia-Pacific region....
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The Diocese's Safeguarding, Prevention, Healing & Support Team are launching a new Art Competition for children and young people so we can ‘see’ and ‘hear’ their voices. ...
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In parishes around the world, children will be coming to church dressed immaculately, receiving their first communion and celebrating with family, including those who are not much given to coming to church....
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On Friday 3 May, many were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of the Mayor of Blacktown, Tony Bleasdale OAM on a flight home from China....
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The Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations and the Diocese of Parramatta will welcome Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald M.Afr.OBE on Wednesday 8 May 2024 for a free public lecture entitled: “Interreligious Dialogue in our Day: 60 Years after Nostra Aetate” at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Parramatta....
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As Chair of the Australian Bishop's Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, Bishop Vincent has released his Pastoral Message for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker 2024. ...