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Australia’s relationship with the Holy See has gone from strength to strength, with 2023 marking a milestone we can all celebrate....
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During their visit to Lourdes, France, the Diocese of Parramatta pilgrims were asked to participate in a number of high profile events in front of thousands of others from around the world. In the beautiful setting of the grotto where St Bernadette saw the apparition of Our Lady, Bishop...
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The first few days of the World Youth Day pilgrimage have been filled with memorable and impactful experiences in one of the most famous cities in the world. While Paris is full of incredible sights and immense history, some of the most impactful moments for our pilgrims have...
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“Jesus is curious. He asks questions,” says Qwayne Guevara, Lead Facilitator of the Synod taking place in the Diocese of Parramatta in 2023 and 2024. Questions, says Qwayne, are a great way to set the scene for openness and listening and a new ‘bold humility’ to live our faith....
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Fr Januario (Janu) Pinto OCarm, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Wentworthville, has mastered the art of living in the moment.
Over the course of our conversation, we return to this point, whether we are talking about his work as a priest, the upcoming Diocesan...
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Phil Russo, who has been a parishioner at St Patrick's Cathedral Parish, Parramatta for over 50 years, believes it is time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Australia are given the chance to be recognised in the Australian Constitution and advise the government on matters relating to their wellbeing...
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Consultations continue for the Diocesan Synod's Listening Stage. Update: 30 June 2023....
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At the annual ‘LIFTED Breakfast with the Bishop’, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, joined with Year 12 student leaders of the Diocese of Parramatta in spiritual conversations, which, this year, pivoted to become one of the many listening consultations being held for the Diocesan Synod....
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ABC TV’s Religion and Ethics show ‘Compass’ has featured Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, in an episode entitled ‘Sacred Space - The Franciscan of Parramatta’. ...