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The pioneering work of religious congregations who came to Parramatta in the early days of the colony – and who contributed to the area being known as the ‘cradle of Catholicism’ – has been recognised with the unveiling of a new heritage trail and website. Sponsored by the...
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Where are all the young people? On Friday, 30 May, over 30 young adults led The FaithFeed ECHO at Good Shepherd Parish, Plumpton, uniting a packed hall of parishioners, seminarians, and priests in a powerful night of prayer and worship....
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Fr Chris del Rosario has always loved the way Catholic Mass was celebrated. But it wasn’t until he joined the seminary and started learning about the history and meaning behind the different parts of the Mass that he developed a real passion for liturgy. “Fr Peter Williams was...
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The strongest winds of 2025 whipped Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains over the weekend – an uncanny echo of the first Pentecost, when a “sound like the rush of a violent wind” filled the house where the disciples were gathered (Acts 2:2). That same Spirit stirred across 47 parishes...
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In the heart of Western Sydney, where cultures blend and communities thrive, one man is dedicated to guiding the Chinese Catholic community with humour, humility and unwavering faith. Fr Ephraim Lam, the Parish Priest at St Monica’s North Parramatta, serves as the Chinese Chaplain for a large number of...