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      • Parramatta preparations begin to welcome Pope Leo XIV for the International Eucharistic Congress 2028

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      • Parramatta preparations begin to welcome Pope Leo XIV for the International Eucharistic Congress 2028

        Outlook Contributor
        11/05/2026
        Eucharist28 promises to be a profound celebration of faith, unity, and Eucharistic devotion for locals....
      • ‘Writing a new chapter’: Bishop Vincent installs new Parish Priest at St Marys

        Antony Lawes
        28/04/2026
        Fr Jeff takes over from his much-loved predecessor Fr Brendan Murphy, who was at the parish for 15 years....
      • Home at last: new Catholics welcomed in powerful Easter Vigil in Penrith

        Antony Lawes
        05/04/2026
          A new believer who found faith in the midst of profound grief, and a parishioner of more than four decades whose son will be ordained a priest this year, were among those welcomed into the Church at a deeply moving Easter Vigil Mass at St Nicholas of Myra...
      • Over 1300 young people walk as one during overnight pilgrimage for Good Friday  

        Outlook Contributor
        04/04/2026
        Young people, students, teachers, families, clergy and religious walked over 23kms from 10pm on Friday evening in Blacktown, arriving in Parramatta at 7am, reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday and celebrating the joy in His Resurrection. At every stop, the pilgrims heard testimonies from young people who have...
      • Why Ella was one of a record number of catechumens to join our Catholic family in 2026

        Antony Lawes
        20/03/2026
        She didn’t know it at the time but Ella Wilson’s path to becoming a Catholic began one night in 2025, on the side of the road, waiting for her broken-down car to be towed away....
      • Franciscans gather to hear Br Massimo Fusarelli during Australian visit  

        Outlook Contributor
        09/03/2026
        Franciscans from across the Diocese and beyond gathered in a spirit of joy and fraternity to welcome the Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, Br Massimo Fusarelli in Waverley, during his recent visit to Australia....
      • Bells ‘ring’ in new joy for Mountains parish

        Mary Brazell
        24/02/2026
        As the Parish of the Upper Blue Mountains strengthens its growing community, a new peal of bells is encouraging parishioners to synchronise their hearts to Christ. ...
      • Deacon Michael Tan’s homily for the First Sunday of Lent, Year A

        Outlook Contributor
        22/02/2026
        Deacon Michael Tan's homily for the First Sunday of Lent, Year A, and the first Healthcare Ministries formation and support Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Rouse Hill 22 February 2026...
      • A tri-school Mass at Holy Spirit Parish St Clair. Image: supplied.

        One parish, one faith, one journey: school year begins at the Table of the Lord 

        Belinda Gadd
        09/02/2026
        There is something quietly powerful about beginning a school year around the Table of the Lord....
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