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This year’s Australia Day Honours saw a former teacher and educational leader in the Diocese of Parramatta awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her significant service to Catholic secondary education. ...
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In a rare and momentous gathering in recognition of the Jubilee Year, more than 40 religious organisations across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains united at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta to celebrate their shared commitment to God’s ministry on the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. ...
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By Ben Smith, Catholic Outlook, March 2017 On 17 March we celebrate St Patrick’s Day. It is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. In Ireland, 17 March is a public holiday. Celebrations also occur in Great Britain, the US, Canada, New Zealand, Argentina, Russia, the Caribbean, and...
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Members of the school community at Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta welcomed Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv on 2 November 2016. Bishop Vincent joined staff for morning tea in the convent garden then toured the college with the Principal, Stephen Walsh. In May this year, Pope Francis appointed...
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Posted on 15 April Social worker Ann O’Brien was announced as the 2015 Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta Catherine McAuley Alumnae Award recipient at a special assembly at the College on 15 March 2016. Currently the Director of Marriage Support and Specialist Services at CatholicCare Social Services in...