Latest Appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta

6 February 2018

The Catholic Church in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, has confirmed these appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta:

Reverend Ephraim Lam

Assistant Priest of St Monica’s Parish, North Parramatta, commencing as of the 29 January 2018.

Chaplain to the Chinese Community commencing as of the 29 January 2018 for a term of two years.

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