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In a world in which people prioritise personal well-being, security and wealth over the care of the vulnerable, we are called to negotiate the hard road of what Pope Francis calls human fraternity, compassion and communion. Those hard choices often go against the popular culture as well as the...
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Western Sydney had a unique opportunity to connect with the global Church when Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ, Bishop of Hong Kong, visited Parramatta for the Bishop Vincent Presents lecture series....
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Bishop Vincent's homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C
"Welcoming those who are rejected by others"
31 August 2025...
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This Sunday, the Word of God presents us with a call to discipleship and mission. We are called not to conquer and dominate but to infuse the world with the all-embracing love of God, shown in the life of Jesus. There is no other path for us believers than...
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Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, warmly invited the faithful to gather for the first anniversary of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan – a moment to give thanks for the first steps of this shared journey. ...
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Bishop Vincent’s Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Living in vulnerability and trusting in God's transformative power
27 July 2025...
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To commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, there will be a special Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, on Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11am which will be celebrated by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta. ...
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More than 500 Catholics from across Australia gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in Hobart on 12 August 2025 for the installation of Most Reverend Anthony John Ireland, the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of Hobart. ...
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Two thought-provoking conversations are coming to Parramatta and Melbourne – and livestreamed from Western Sydney! ...