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      • Strengthening ministry: 17 local deacons share in formation on Baptism 

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      • ‘Deeply blessed and renewed’: LIFTED Retreat gives young adults space for a deeper communion with God

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      • New group of seminarians from Timor-Leste set to become the first of many

        Antony Lawes
        16/03/2026
        The number of new seminarians in the Diocese has swelled considerably this year with the arrival of five aspiring priests from the tiny country of Timor-Leste. ...
      • Answering the Call: 10 new seminarians welcomed to the Holy Spirit Seminary

        Outlook Contributor
        10/03/2026
        The Diocese of Parramatta marked a joyful beginning to the academic year at the Holy Spirit Seminary Commencement Mass held on 22 February 2026 at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta.  ...
      • Deacon Michael Tan’s homily for the First Sunday of Lent, Year A

        Outlook Contributor
        22/02/2026
        Deacon Michael Tan's homily for the First Sunday of Lent, Year A, and the first Healthcare Ministries formation and support Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Rouse Hill 22 February 2026...
      • ‘Just so grateful’: Why joining the Tyburn nuns was appealing for Sr Juliana

        Antony Lawes
        13/02/2026
            One of the last remaining enclosed monastic communities has accepted its newest member in a ceremony at the community’s new home in Kurmond, west of Sydney.  The Tyburn community of nuns, otherwise known as the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre, welcomed Sr M. Juliana at a solemn ceremony of Temporary Profession on 17 January, in front of her family and friends. The...
      • Seniors’ pilgrimage builds understanding of other religions

        Outlook Contributor
        05/02/2026
        As part of the new seniors' spirituality program, members from St Matthew's Parish, Windsor, went on an interfaith pilgrimage to the places of worship of the Abrahamic faiths....
      • Fr John O’Neill farewelled after 64 years of priestly ministry

        Belinda Gadd
        03/02/2026
        After 64 years of priestly ministry, Fr John O'Neill, long-serving parish priest of St John Vianney Parish, Doonside, has been farewelled by a community shaped profoundly by his presence. ...
      • St Marys parish overflowing in their love for outgoing priest Fr Brendan Murphy

        Antony Lawes
        28/01/2026
        Hundreds of parishioners from Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, St Marys, have farewelled their beloved Parish Priest Fr Brendan Murphy SDB at a Mass and lunch on Sunday 21 December. ...
      • Faith takes the stage in Blacktown, with vocal auditions underway

        Outlook Contributor
        23/01/2026
        Be The Witness – The Musical, an inspiring initiative of Mary, Queen of the Family Parish Blacktown, is gaining momentum at the parish and beyond, as vocal auditions and chorus rehearsals kick off, marking an important milestone in bringing uplifting experience to life. ...
      • How the Jubilee Year of Hope has enriched our Diocese

        Gelina Montierro
        24/12/2025
        For the Diocese of Parramatta, this Jubilee Year of Hope became an invitation to walk together as synodal people and a call to experience God’s mercy through sacramental repentance and spiritual renewal....
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