Holy Land

  • Martyrs of Damascus canonisation a ‘sign of hope for Christians’

    Ahead of the canonization of the Martyrs of Damascus at Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on October 20, Fr. Luke Gregory of the Custody of the Holy Land says their witness offes a sign of hope and ecumenism for Christians everywhere, especially those in Syria, where Christians make up...
  • Save the Holy Land: Good Friday Collection

    By Jordan Grantham, Catholic Outlook   For 130 years, the global Good Friday Collection has supported the Holy Land.  This is your chance, in the Diocese of Parramatta, to preserve the holiest places and ancient Catholic communities. Most parishes across the Diocese of Parramatta will dedicate a collection to...
  • Bishop Vincent Long’s Diary

    Friday 31 March 2017 Presides at a Penitential Service for the Elect at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, at 7.30pm. Saturday 1 April 2017 Celebrates Pontifical Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent at St Bernadette’s Parish, Lalor Park, at 6.00pm. Sunday 2 April 2017 Celebrates Pontifical Mass for...
  • Bishop Vincent Long’s Diary

    Friday 31 March 2017 Presides at a Penitential Service for the Elect at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, at 7.30pm. Saturday 1 April 2017 Celebrates Pontifical Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent at St Bernadette’s Parish, Lalor Park, at 6.00pm. Sunday 2 April 2017 Celebrates Pontifical Mass for...
  • News & Events Weekly Update

    Positions vacant 1. Graphic Designer & Team Support – Brand, Networking, Video: The Institute for Mission at Blacktown requires a full-time team member who specialises in graphic design. Applications close on 31 January 2017. For a position description, click here. 2. Assistant Housekeeper: Holy Spirit Seminary at Harris Park...
  • News & Events Weekly Update

    Positions vacant 1. The Office for Worship requires a full-time Administration Assistant for their office in Blacktown. Applications close on Wednesday 18 January 2017. For further details of the position, click here. 2. Holy Spirit Seminary has an opening for a part-time position (two days per week) in the...
  • Pilgrimage to the Holy Land – Day Fifteen

    Led by Delegate of the Diocesan Administrator Rev Christopher de Souza PP, Greg Whitby, Chancery representatives, Catholic Education Office leaders and a small group of local principals are currently on pilgrimage to Jordan, Israel, Assisi and Rome. There have been five pilgrimages in total, including journeys following in the...
  • Pilgrimage to the Holy Land – Day Fourteen

    Led by Delegate of the Diocesan Administrator Rev Christopher de Souza PP, Greg Whitby, Chancery representatives, Catholic Education Office leaders and a small group of local principals are currently on pilgrimage to Jordan, Israel, Assisi and Rome. There have been five pilgrimages in total, including journeys following in the...
  • Pilgrimage to the Holy Land – Day Thirteen

    Led by Delegate of the Diocesan Administrator Rev Christopher de Souza PP, Greg Whitby, Chancery representatives, Catholic Education Office leaders and a small group of local principals are currently on pilgrimage to Jordan, Israel, Assisi and Rome. There have been five pilgrimages in total, including journeys following in the...