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In a post-COVID record, more than 1400 young people took to the streets of Western Sydney for a powerful pilgrimage through the darkness of Good Friday night, finishing in the early hours of Easter Saturday. ...
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Gathering at the Diocese of Parramatta’s head office from 26-27 May, Vicars General from across New South Wales – including Parramatta, Sydney, Broken Bay and Wollongong – came together to share ideas, address emerging challenges, and strengthen their shared mission of governance and Church leadership. ...
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The Our Lady of the Angels Mothers Group in Rouse Hill warmly invites women to a special half-day Catholic creative retreat, designed to offer spiritual nourishment and meaningful connection. ...
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The Diocese of Parramatta’s 47 parishes across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains have united to build a Church that is humble, healing, and safe for all, as they mark the fourth annual Safe Parishes Week (2–8 June 2025). ...
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Working in a hospital and prison, one of the key characteristics patients and inmates require is waiting. Waiting for results, waiting for court hearings, waiting for treatment, waiting for a visit and the list goes on....
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Mary was the focal point of all celebrations that took place at Mt Schoenstatt on Sunday, 18 May as part of Schoenstatt’s annual Marian Pilgrimage. In line with the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the motto of this year’s pilgrimage rang, “With Mary – Pilgrims of Hope!”. ...
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The annual Commissioning Mass is a moment of recognition, prayer and sending forth for the many laypeople who serve faithfully in their local parishes as Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Ministers of the Altar. ...
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In the Acts of the Apostles we are told that when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the disciples at Pentecost, those who were there heard the Gospel proclaimed in each of their different languages. As the universal prayer of the Church was proclaimed in the many languages...
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A newly blessed icon inspired by St Francis of Assisi’s hymn, The Canticle of the Creatures has become a striking symbol of faith, artistry and environmental awareness in Western Sydney, following a special Mass and community celebration at the Franciscan Good Shepherd Parish in Plumpton. ...