Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv
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20 parishioners from Mary, Queen of the Family Parish, Blacktown attended the Open Day of the Afghan Osman Mosque on Prince Street, Blacktown on 28 October 2017. Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, also attended in a sign of friendship and interfaith dialogue. This was the...
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Guess who sat next to Pope Francis at the dinner table during a recent retreat organised by the Vatican Congregation for Bishops? Parramatta’s Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv was on a retreat in Italy with fellow bishops from 2-16 September when the Holy Father paid a visit. “I spent...
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The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2016-17 is titled A Place at the Table: Social justice in an ageing society. It acknowledges and celebrates the value, dignity and significant contributions of older people to the life of the community. In solidarity with all generations, older people and,...
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Pope Francis will declare Mother Teresa of Kolkata a saint at a special Mass at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Sunday 4 September 2016. At the same time in Sydney, the Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop of Sydney, will celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving at St Mary’s...
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The Bishop of Parramatta, Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, is currently in Papua New Guinea for the Executive Committee of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania. Statement released by the federation on 22 August 2016 The Executive Committee of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of...
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Posted on 6 June 2016 The Liturgical Reception and Mass of Installation of Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv as the fourth Bishop of Parramatta will take place on Thursday 16 June 2016 at 7.30pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta. An outdoor screening of the celebration will...
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Posted on 2 June 2016 The website of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (ACMRO) includes a section on asylum seeker policy, a media section and a resources centre. You can sign up to receive the ACMRO eNewsletter through the website at www.acmro.catholic.org.au The website features a combination of...