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      • Ugandan church built with money raised from Winston Hills parish

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        Through the 'Voice for Prisoners' volunteer program, the Maryknoll sisters continue to support the pastoral wellbeing of female inmates and their families....
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        Everyone thoroughly enjoyed being with each other and sharing and learning each other’s culture....
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        Antony Lawes
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        From supporting migrants and refugees, to giving local families and others a hand-up when times are tough, parishes, school communities and local agencies across the Diocese continue to live out the vision of the Diocese’s Pastoral Plan, fostering communities of welcome, accompaniment and mission. ...
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        Mary-Jane Chemuel
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        The secretariat will include shared reflection and discernment on the missionary needs and opportunities facing the order worldwide. ...
      • Encore! Celebrating 50 years of the Maltese Concert Band NSW

        Anita Sulentic
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        It has been a living expression of faith, service and community by accompanying generations of Catholics through some of the most significant moments of the Church's liturgical year while preserving the rich musical traditions of the Maltese community in Sydney. ...
      • Walking with Our Lady: Women invited to journey in faith on Bethany Pilgrimage

        Outlook Contributor
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        This is a special opportunity for women to walk together in prayer and fellowship while drawing closer to Christ through the intercession of Our Lady....
      • Parramatta locals gather to remember those who died experiencing homelessness, including two in the last fortnight

        Anita Sulentic
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        Now in its third year, the Wrapped with Love Memorial Service continues to grow, and for the last two years, the event has come at a poignant time. In the last few weeks, two people known to the local community died....
      • Springwood Parish gift shop helps keep faith alive in everyday life

        Outlook Contributor
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        The vision behind the shop was to provide resources that support prayer, faith formation and engagement with the liturgical seasons....
      • New grotto at St Bernadette’s Lalor Park inspires prayer and devotion

        Alfie Ramirez
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        The completion of the grotto was the fruit of months of quiet dedication, hard work and faith by the parishioners of Lalor Park. ...
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