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Laughter, song, and the scent of hot soup filled St John XXIII Catholic Church in Glenwood-Stanhope Gardens. Children skipped between pews, grandparents smiled from the back rows, and young people raised their voices in worship. It wasn’t just a gathering – it was a celebration of hope come alive. ...
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On Sunday 28 September 2025, Holy Spirit Parish, St Clair-Erskine Park blossomed into a vibrant tapestry of colour, prayer, and fellowship as the community gathered for Migrant and Refugee Sunday together with the parish’s much anticipated Annual Multicultural Mass. ...
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From the crowded East African refugee camp where he learned the power of community, to Western Sydney — James’ journey has been one of resilience, service, and unwavering belief. ...
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It might not be a large parish, but St Anthony of Padua, Toongabbie, has a junior altar serving ministry that would rival some of its bigger neighbours. The ministry has flourished since its rejuvenation in 2016, with 44 servers aged 10- to 18-years-old assisting with the celebration of the...
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Across the Diocese of Parramatta, small groups of parishioners gather quietly in meeting rooms, church offices, and homes to serve. These parish-based groups, known as St Vincent de Paul Society conferences, are the heartbeat of Vinnies’ mission at a local level – bringing Christ’s love to people in...
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In an age when fewer couples are choosing to marry and the institution of marriage is increasingly being seen as just a legal document, one young priest in the Diocese of Parramatta is teaching couples to see the “divine nature” of the sacrament and the importance of their ongoing...
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Parishes across the Diocese are increasingly turning to the Alpha ministry to reach people beyond the pews and offer a fresh encounter with Jesus Christ. ...
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News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond...
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Holy Spirit Parish, St Clair marks 30 years of Augustinian ministry — celebrating welcome, community and faith, and its link to Pope Leo XIV. ...