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        The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (CSFN) have celebrated the commissioning of their new Provincial and Provincial Council....
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        Outlook Contributor
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        Sounds of music, laughter and joy filled the church at Good Shepherd Parish, Plumpton, as they commemorated 40 years of the parish’s Antioch youth movement on Sunday 16 November...
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        Mary Brazell
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        Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Kellyville, has farewelled a stalwart of the parish office, Angela Barlow, after 18 years of “looking forward to work”. ...
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        Gelina Montierro
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        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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        Outlook Contributor
        19/12/2025
        Across the Diocese of Parramatta, parishes, councils, community organisations and generous families are working together to ensure no one is left to spend Christmas alone....
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        Mary Brazell
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        Outlook Contributor
        19/12/2025
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