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      • Fr John O’Neill farewelled after 64 years of priestly ministry

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            One of the last remaining enclosed monastic communities has accepted its newest member in a ceremony at the community’s new home in Kurmond, west of Sydney.  The Tyburn community of nuns, otherwise known as the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre, welcomed Sr M. Juliana at a solemn ceremony of Temporary Profession on 17 January, in front of her family and friends. The...
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        Outlook Contributor
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        For the Diocese of Parramatta, the Special Year holds particular resonance. The Catholic Church is deeply shaped by the Franciscan charism through the Bishop of Parramatta, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, and the presence of many Franciscan friars, sisters and lay communities who serve in parishes, schools, social services...
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        Belinda Gadd
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        After 64 years of priestly ministry, Fr John O'Neill, long-serving parish priest of St John Vianney Parish, Doonside, has been farewelled by a community shaped profoundly by his presence. ...
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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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        Hundreds of parishioners from Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, St Marys, have farewelled their beloved Parish Priest Fr Brendan Murphy SDB at a Mass and lunch on Sunday 21 December. ...
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        Outlook Contributor
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        Be The Witness – The Musical, an inspiring initiative of Mary, Queen of the Family Parish Blacktown, is gaining momentum at the parish and beyond, as vocal auditions and chorus rehearsals kick off, marking an important milestone in bringing uplifting experience to life. ...
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        Outlook Contributor
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        16 January 2026 marks the Feast of St Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka and Kanara (India). On this day, we honour his life and witness – a life of courage and missionary zeal that sustained the Catholic Church amid persecution. ...
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        On 21 October 2025, 44 pilgrims from Holy Spirit Parish, St Clair, and friends stepped onto a plane and into a story of grace.  ...
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