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      • Bishop Vincent Presents... A conversation with Cardinal Chow SJ. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta.

        Cardinal Chow inspires Western Sydney with message of bridge building 

        Belinda Gadd
        18/09/2025
        Western Sydney had a unique opportunity to connect with the global Church when Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ, Bishop of Hong Kong, visited Parramatta for the Bishop Vincent Presents lecture series....
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        Bishop Vincent’s homily for the 150th anniversary of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

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        15/09/2025
        Bishop Vincent's homily for the 150th anniversary of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth "Embodying God's self-emptying love" 13 September 2025...
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        Glimmers of grace: Religious orders, congregations and lay associations share their charisms 

        Belinda Gadd
        11/09/2025
        On Saturday 23 August, the hall of Mary Immaculate Parish, Quakers Hill came alive with a vibrant gathering, celebrating the many ways men and women express their baptismal call and unique charisms. The event showcased inspiring displays from various religious congregations and lay associations committed to serving the mission...
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        09/09/2025
        In a recent episode of The Spiritual Life podcast for America: The Jesuit Review produced by Maggie Van Dorn, Fr James Martin SJ spoke with theologian Fr Ron Rolheiser OMI about themes central to priestly discipleship but often left unspoken – chastity and celibacy. ...
      • ‘United in our diversity’: big turnout at St Joseph’s Food Festival in Kingswood

        Antony Lawes
        09/09/2025
        Hundreds of people took advantage of fine weather to attend the popular food festival at St Joseph’s Parish, Kingswood, recently....
      • Artwork exhibited as part of the Kids Voices Art Competition. Image: Alphonsus Fok/Diocese of Parramatta.

        New Child Safe Resources Hub available for National Child Protection Week 

        Belinda Gadd
        09/09/2025
        This National Child Protection Week (7–13 September 2025), the Diocese of Parramatta is reaffirming its commitment to care, safety, and healing within the Church. As part of this commitment, the Diocese has launched a new Child Safe Resources Hub and appointed a Healing and Support Counsellor to provide additional...
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        Carlo Acutis’ family gather in Rome to witness son becoming saint 

        Belinda Gadd
        08/09/2025
        Few families in history have lived to see their child canonised in the Catholic Church – Carlo Acutis’ family did.  ...
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        23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Reflections by Richard Korkor

        Belinda Gadd
        07/09/2025
        Each one of us has a unique personhood, purpose and calling to which we are sent out to live in a way that opens the possibility to be more Christ like. So, the very fact that you are reading this suggests that includes you. ...
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        05/09/2025
        Human beings are made in God’s images, certainly, but the whole world also images in its own way the beauty and the love of God. ...
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