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      • A mini-mirror image of the Global Synod 

        Outlook Contributor
        08/12/2023
        In a very real sense, the October assembly, although far removed physically from Rome, can truly be described as a mini-mirror image of what was taking place simultaneously at the global Synod on Synodality.  ...
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        07/12/2023
        When Yvonne Turner joined Catholic Care as a lay chaplain in 2022, she embarked upon one of the most rewarding journeys of her life. As part of our Bishop’s Christmas Appeal, supporting the ministry of chaplaincy, we spoke to Yvonne about her vocation.  ...
      • Youth leaders commissioned for the coming year 

        Outlook Contributor
        07/12/2023
        More than 100 youth leaders from across the Diocese of Parramatta have been commissioned for the coming year of service to young people across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. ...
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        06/12/2023
        News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond...
      • Deep gratitude for our parish staff  

        Outlook Contributor
        06/12/2023
        Parish staff across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains have been formally acknowledged by the Diocese of Parramatta for their dedicated and passionate ministry as the ‘frontline workers’ of the Church....
      • Synodality demands selflessness 

        Outlook Contributor
        05/12/2023
        Over the course of our Synod, I heard the Spirit of God speaking through many voices. Some speaking with ideas different to my own, but always with the same Spirit.  ...
      • Formidable woman of faith farewells marriage ministry 

        Mary Brazell
        05/12/2023
        In 2023, over 250 couples prepared for Catholic marriage in the Diocese of Parramatta and would have no doubt had Diocesan Marriage Education Coordinator Karin Abrams as their companion on the journey. ...
      • How a space competition fired up one Western Sydney scripture class 

        Outlook Contributor
        04/12/2023
        A group of scripture students from a small Western Sydney public school is waiting anxiously to see if they have won a competition to name a rover that will be part of an upcoming mission to the Moon. ...
      • Diocese farewells former principal Sr Brenda Kennedy  

        Outlook Contributor
        01/12/2023
        The Diocese of Parramatta farewells former school Principal Sr Brenda Kennedy CHF who, after years of serving in a range of educational roles, is returning to her homeland of Ireland....
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