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      • Luddenham-Warragamba parish welcomes 14 new junior altar servers

        Outlook Contributor
        19/12/2025
        This year, Saceed Heart Parish, Luddenham-Warragamba, celebrated a heart-warming sign of growth: a new group of 14 junior altar servers has joined its liturgical community....
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        12/12/2025
        Guided by a deep commitment to service, CSPD schools are demonstrating the true spirit of Christmas through outreach, advocacy and practical support for those in need....
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        Antony Lawes
        11/12/2025
        In the weeks since Fr Brendan Murphy SDB announced he was leaving Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys, there has been an outpouring of love and support from parishioners....
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        Antony Lawes
        10/12/2025
        It was with an overwhelming sense of joy, anticipation and a few tears that five seminarians from the Diocese of Parramatta recently undertook the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for the priesthood. ...
      • 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....
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        04/12/2025
        Mercy Works celebrates a milestone of compassion, partnership and hope ...
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        Belinda Gadd
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        Nearly 400 people came together at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall in Parramatta on 19 November for the fifth annual Parramatta Street Feast....
      • Youth leaders and pilgrims showcase faith, enthusiasm ahead of 2026 ministry

        Outlook Contributor
        28/11/2025
        On Sunday 23 November, Catholic Youth Parramatta and Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese celebrated the annual Commissioning Mass for upcoming school student and parish leaders who minister to young people within Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. ...
      • Local Knights and Dames celebrate 40 years of service in Rome with Pope 

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        26/11/2025
        Two Western Sydney locals, members of the Knights and Dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, were among 50 Australians who met Pope Leo XIV in Rome....
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