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        Sacrifice, renewal and hope: Bishop Vincent speaks on Lent and Ash Wednesday

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        18/02/2026
        As Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, listeners across Greater Sydney heard a timely reflection on sacrifice, renewal and compassion during a morning interview on ABC Sydney Breakfast radio (at 47:15), featuring Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of the Diocese of Parramatta. ...
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