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After careful listening, many reports ask that the Church continue its discernment in relation to a range of specific questions: the active role of women in the governing structures of Church bodies, the possibility for women with adequate training to preach in parish settings, and a female diaconate....
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The new cardinal-electors hail from six continents around the world, including bishops from Australia, Canada, Indonesia and Iran. Eleven of the new red hats will go to bishops and priests from religious orders....
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Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, offers his thoughts on Pope Francis' words in Singapore about interreligious dialogue and his affirmation that "all religions are paths to God....
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Early Childhood Educator Elena Shemet from Baulkham Hills Family Day Care, run by Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains (Catholic Care WSBM), has been named Regional Educator Winner for the North West and Hills District in this year’s Excellence in Family Day Care Awards. ...
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News & Events Weekly Update
News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond...
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Pope Francis on Oct. 2 opened the final session of a closely watched Vatican summit on the future of Catholicism, encouraging participants not to use the monthlong meeting to push individual agendas, but to seek unity in diversity in the church so "each person feels welcomed."...
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Only Pope Francis’ voice rises to lament the crisis of humanity that pervades these sad times. And I say this without any partisan pride, but with much sorrow in my heart....
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The ABC documentary called ‘Pope Francis: the Disruptor’ hosted by renowned Australian journalist Geraldine Doogue, featured the Diocese of Parramatta as part of its ABC Compass series, which aims to explore Australian beliefs, ethical dilemmas and the changing face of spirituality. ...
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Pope Francis has announced Australia's eighth cardinal - the youngest cardinal in fact, 44-year-old Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR, the Eparch of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Australia....
After careful listening, many reports ask that the Church continue its discernment in relation to a range of specific questions: the active role of women in the governing structures of Church bodies, the possibility for women with adequate training to preach in parish settings, and a female diaconate....
The new cardinal-electors hail from six continents around the world, including bishops from Australia, Canada, Indonesia and Iran. Eleven of the new red hats will go to bishops and priests from religious orders....
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, offers his thoughts on Pope Francis' words in Singapore about interreligious dialogue and his affirmation that "all religions are paths to God....
Early Childhood Educator Elena Shemet from Baulkham Hills Family Day Care, run by Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains (Catholic Care WSBM), has been named Regional Educator Winner for the North West and Hills District in this year’s Excellence in Family Day Care Awards. ...
News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond...
Pope Francis on Oct. 2 opened the final session of a closely watched Vatican summit on the future of Catholicism, encouraging participants not to use the monthlong meeting to push individual agendas, but to seek unity in diversity in the church so "each person feels welcomed."...
Only Pope Francis’ voice rises to lament the crisis of humanity that pervades these sad times. And I say this without any partisan pride, but with much sorrow in my heart....
The ABC documentary called ‘Pope Francis: the Disruptor’ hosted by renowned Australian journalist Geraldine Doogue, featured the Diocese of Parramatta as part of its ABC Compass series, which aims to explore Australian beliefs, ethical dilemmas and the changing face of spirituality. ...
Pope Francis has announced Australia's eighth cardinal - the youngest cardinal in fact, 44-year-old Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR, the Eparch of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Australia....