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On Sunday, 29 March 2026, more than 200 members of the Diocese of Parramatta Chinese Chaplaincy gathered in prayerful unity to celebrate Palm Sunday, a commemoration of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Coming together at St Monica’s North Parramatta Parish, the community marked the beginning of Holy Week, entering more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s suffering, death, and His ultimate...
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In the heart of Western Sydney, where cultures blend and communities thrive, one man is dedicated to guiding the Chinese Catholic community with humour, humility and unwavering faith. Fr Ephraim Lam, the Parish Priest at St Monica’s North Parramatta, serves as the Chinese Chaplain for a large number of...
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Lunar New Year celebrations continue in our community, and Rouse Hill is planning a Mass in Mandarin to celebrate this special family time....
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Chinese New Year started with a bang at St Monica’s Parish, North Parramatta on Sunday 29 January 2017. Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta concelebrated Mass to celebrate Chinese New Year with Fr Fernando Montano MG, Parish Priest and Chaplain to the Chinese Catholic Chaplaincy. To...
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There was a flurry of noise and colour as the Chinese New Year celebrations unfolded in St Monica’s Church, North Parramatta, on 14 February. St Monica’s Parish Priest and Chinese Chaplain, Rev Luis Fernando Montaño Rodriguez MG, was the principal celebrant for the Mass, which was concelebrated by Mons...
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The Guadalupe Missionaries “MG” (Spanish: Misioneros de Guadalupe) are a missionary society from Mexico City, Mexico. Founded in 1949, they are dedicated to foreign missions around the world and have a presence through their 150 priests in Mexico City, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Kenya, Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Cuba and...
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By Joseph Younes, Catholic Outlook, March 2016 Whilst living in Hong Kong, Fr Fernando was invited to Australia in 2006 by the then Bishop of Parramatta, Bishop Kevin Manning. The invitation was simple enough, to lead the Chinese Chaplaincy in the Diocese of Parramatta. Fr Fernando took up the offer...
On Sunday, 29 March 2026, more than 200 members of the Diocese of Parramatta Chinese Chaplaincy gathered in prayerful unity to celebrate Palm Sunday, a commemoration of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Coming together at St Monica’s North Parramatta Parish, the community marked the beginning of Holy Week, entering more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s suffering, death, and His ultimate...
In the heart of Western Sydney, where cultures blend and communities thrive, one man is dedicated to guiding the Chinese Catholic community with humour, humility and unwavering faith. Fr Ephraim Lam, the Parish Priest at St Monica’s North Parramatta, serves as the Chinese Chaplain for a large number of...
Lunar New Year celebrations continue in our community, and Rouse Hill is planning a Mass in Mandarin to celebrate this special family time....
Chinese New Year started with a bang at St Monica’s Parish, North Parramatta on Sunday 29 January 2017. Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta concelebrated Mass to celebrate Chinese New Year with Fr Fernando Montano MG, Parish Priest and Chaplain to the Chinese Catholic Chaplaincy. To...
There was a flurry of noise and colour as the Chinese New Year celebrations unfolded in St Monica’s Church, North Parramatta, on 14 February. St Monica’s Parish Priest and Chinese Chaplain, Rev Luis Fernando Montaño Rodriguez MG, was the principal celebrant for the Mass, which was concelebrated by Mons...
The Guadalupe Missionaries “MG” (Spanish: Misioneros de Guadalupe) are a missionary society from Mexico City, Mexico. Founded in 1949, they are dedicated to foreign missions around the world and have a presence through their 150 priests in Mexico City, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Kenya, Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Cuba and...
By Joseph Younes, Catholic Outlook, March 2016 Whilst living in Hong Kong, Fr Fernando was invited to Australia in 2006 by the then Bishop of Parramatta, Bishop Kevin Manning. The invitation was simple enough, to lead the Chinese Chaplaincy in the Diocese of Parramatta. Fr Fernando took up the offer...