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      • Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Advent 2025

        Outlook Contributor
        06/12/2025
        No matter what our troubles, no matter what the state of our world, we draw hope and sustenance from the ideal vision of Isaiah in today’s first reading....
      • The Diocese of Parramatta hosted the ACBC's Listening Day in 2025 for people with disability, to build a more inclusive Church. Image: supplied/Diocese of Parramatta.

        Listening Day in Parramatta drives disability focus 

        Belinda Gadd
        04/12/2025
        On this year’s International Day of People with Disabilities (3 December), the Diocese of Parramatta hosted a prayer service and listening day facilitated by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s Disability Projects Office, together with the Diocese’s Mission Enhancement Team. ...
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        Parramatta youth pilgrims shine at ACYF in Melbourne

        Belinda Gadd
        02/12/2025
        Across Melbourne’s streets, churches, and festival spaces, 150 young pilgrims from the Diocese of Parramatta have brought energy, faith and joy to this year’s Australian Catholic Youth Festival....
      • “Become Who God Made You To Be”: Pope Leo XIV inspires thousands at Opening of ACFY 2025

        Outlook Contributor
        01/12/2025
        Pope Leo XIV has offered a personal and warm encouragement to young Australians at the opening of the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF)....
      • Waiting in hope: a reflection for the first Sunday of Advent

        Outlook Contributor
        27/11/2025
        A reflection on the First Sunday of Advent from Sr Elizabeth Murray SGS, a member of the Diocesan Council for Consecrated Life....
      • Book captures essential history of St Patrick’s Cathedral blaze

        Antony Lawes
        17/11/2025
        Called Tested By Fire, the book was officially launched by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, at the Cathedral’s Cloister Hall on Friday, 31 October, in front of more than 200 people, many of whom witnessed the fire or were involved in the rescue and rebuilding afterwards.  ...
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        Mary Brazell
        16/11/2025
        Caritas Australia is calling on the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, as escalating violence pushes millions further into crisis....
      • Pope’s Garden refreshed at Blacktown Showground

        Outlook Contributor
        14/11/2025
        A garden created to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Blacktown has been given a new lease on life by Blacktown City Council....
      • Catechist retreat day inspires hope at Mount Schoenstatt

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        06/11/2025
        Around 60 Special Religious Education (SRE) catechists from more than 240 NSW public schools gathered at Mount Schoenstatt, Mulgoa, for a day of reflection, connection and renewed inspiration. ...
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