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      • St Madeleine’s Kenthurst Dinner Dance: A Night of Faith, Friendship and Fun 

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      • St Luke’s opens doors to growing Catholic community in Marsden Park 

        Outlook Contributor
        10/11/2025
        The Marsden Park Catholic community marked a momentous milestone last month with the official opening of St Luke’s Parish’s new church building. After years of gathering for Mass at St Luke’s Catholic College, parishioners now have a purpose-built home at the heart of their growing community. ...
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        On 19 September, nearly 200 parishioners gathered at the Dural Club for St Madeleine’s Dinner Dance — a sparkling evening of fellowship, laughter, and generosity....
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        24/10/2025
        the Diocese of Parramatta celebrates the wisdom of age by inviting seniors to rediscover the joy of faith through its new Seniors Spirituality Program – a growing initiative that is already bringing communities together in reflection, connection, and inspiration. ...
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        With the shift of season, and an increasing number of warm days, several parishes across Western Sydney and Blue Mountains have taken the opportunity to celebrate. ...
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        At Hawkesbury Living Aged Care, heartfelt moments of interaction between the young children of Ambrose School Age Care and the elderly residents are blossoming into something truly special, a beautiful intergenerational connection....
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        Belinda Gadd
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        A new course for disengaged high school students is helping young people rediscover the joy of learning, thanks to a partnership between Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and Nepean Community College. ...
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        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.  ...
      • Hope comes alive at Glenwood-Stanhope Gardens

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        06/10/2025
        Laughter, song, and the scent of hot soup filled St John XXIII Catholic Church in Glenwood-Stanhope Gardens. Children skipped between pews, grandparents smiled from the back rows, and young people raised their voices in worship. It wasn’t just a gathering – it was a celebration of hope come alive.  ...
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        On Sunday 28 September 2025, Holy Spirit Parish, St Clair-Erskine Park blossomed into a vibrant tapestry of colour, prayer, and fellowship as the community gathered for Migrant and Refugee Sunday together with the parish’s much anticipated Annual Multicultural Mass. ...
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