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      • School kids take charge of new school prayer using a synodal process

        Anita Sulentic
        08/12/2025
        St Monica's Primary School, North Parramatta, have refreshed their school prayer, undertaking a synodal process of listening, writing and reflection to engage as much of the school community as possible....
      • Schools commit to advancing reconciliation 

        Outlook Contributor
        07/10/2025
        A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a strategic commitment made to support reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It offers a framework for building respectful partnerships, embedding cultural knowledge, and generating opportunities that promote a culturally safe and welcoming environment.  ...
      • Catholic Care memorial service remembers lost loved ones 

        Outlook Contributor
        18/09/2025
        Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains recently partnered with White Lady Funerals, hosted a memorial service at Mamre House and Farm, Orchard Hills, bringing together nearly 20 families and friends who have lost a loved one, including those lost to suicide. ...
      • Artwork exhibited as part of the Kids Voices Art Competition. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta.

        New Child Safe Resources Hub available for National Child Protection Week 

        Belinda Gadd
        09/09/2025
        This National Child Protection Week (7–13 September 2025), the Diocese of Parramatta is reaffirming its commitment to care, safety, and healing within the Church. As part of this commitment, the Diocese has launched a new Child Safe Resources Hub and appointed a Healing and Support Counsellor to provide additional...
      • Deadly day out: NAIDOC Week celebrated in the heart of Western Sydney 

        Outlook Contributor
        01/09/2025
        This year’s event was a true community celebration – supported by the community, for the community. Hosted by Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation and Holy Family Parish, in collaboration with Blacktown City Council, Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, and the Diocese of Parramatta, the day brought together people...
      • Wrapped in love: Local death highlights danger of living on the streets at 2025 Homelessness Week Memorial Service 

        Outlook Contributor
        25/08/2025
        On the chilly evening of 8 August, the forecourt of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta became a place of remembrance, compassion, and community as people gathered for the “Wrapped in Love” Homelessness Week Memorial Service....
      • Santa Sophia honours beloved students 

        Outlook Contributor
        13/08/2025
        Recently, the Santa Sophia Catholic College Gables community united in prayer to celebrate a Mass of Remembrance for two much loved children of the College: Zane Belista and Demi Tsanadis.  ...
      • Diocese to send safeguarding advocate to Rome conference

        Antony Lawes
        16/06/2025
          A leading safeguarding advocate from the Diocese of Parramatta is heading to Rome to take part in the annual International Safeguarding Conference (ISC) in June, which this year will have a strengths-based focus on the safety of women, “Women of Faith, Women of Strength”.  Ballina Gee, a founding...
      • Clergy from across the Diocese took time to connect, reflect, and support one another at the recent Clergy Conference. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta.

        Supporting men this Men’s Health Week 

        Belinda Gadd
        13/06/2025
        During this Men’s Health Week (9–15 June 2025), Australians are encouraged to reflect on the wellbeing of men in their lives – particularly those who have carried the long responsibilities of work, family, and service – often in silence. ...
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