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      • Fr John McSweeney Homily for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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        14/07/2026
        What is important to do is every day to stop and reflect where our journey of faith is heading. The Lord has inculcated His values within us by means of the Scripture and our church tradition. It's now up to us as adults in the faith to walk along...
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        13/07/2026
        In a celebration of faith, place and purpose, a contemporary icon titled St Ambrose in Parramatta was recently blessed by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta.  ...
      • Book review: Saint Augustine on Listening, Humility and Unity: The Augustinian Root of Pope Leo XIV, by Fr Joseph Lam

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        10/07/2026
        The most important aspect of Fr Joseph's book is his study of Augustine’s response to war. He emphasises Augustine’s opposition to warfare, which in current day circumstances is valuable advice. ...
      • Celebration for Rydalmere Parish after a ‘long and laborious journey’

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        09/07/2026
        The Holy Name of Mary Rydalmere Parish celebrated the culmination of a long, eight-year journey with the blessing of its new presbytery and parish centre during a joyful Mass led by Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta on Sunday, 5 July 2026.  The new building, which...
      • Winston Hills Parish: Inspired to Live the Mission of St Paul

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        08/07/2026
        For the parishioners of St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Winston HIlls, commemorating their feast day is about more than just honouring their patron saint. It is an annual reminder of the courage, faith and missionary spirit of St Paul - qualities that continue to shape the identity of...
      • Irish dancing siblings inspire school community

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        The three siblings from St Paul the Apostle Primary Winston Hills have competed in national Irish dancing competitions and earning prizes for their performances....
      • News and Events Weekly Update

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      • Fr Vincent Savarimuthu Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

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        06/07/2026
        We are more connected than ever through technology, yet many feel isolated and overwhelmed. Into this reality, Jesus speaks a remarkable invitation: "Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest" (Mt 11:28).  ...
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