St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta

  • Nativity Scenes from around the Globe

    This article explores the nativity scenes of ethnic communities in the Diocese of Parramatta. Nativity scenes are a great way to bring Christ to the centre of your celebration of Christmas and building them is a fun activity with your family. St Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the...
  • Year of Mercy: A gift to Parishes and Schools

    By Very Rev Paul Roberts EV, Catholic Outlook, December 2016 As Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv walked out through St Patrick’s Cathedral’s Jubilee of Mercy Holy Door for the final time on 13 November 2016, representatives of parish and school communities in the Diocese of Parramatta walked ahead of...
  • Bishop Vincent Long’s Diary

    Sunday 18 December 2016 Celebrates Holy Mass of the Fourth Sunday of Advent at St Madeleine Sophie Barat Parish, Kenthurst, at 10.00am. Thursday 22 December 2016 Celebrates Holy Mass on the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev Fr Claude Borg MSSP at St...
  • Two Bishops and an Abbott

    By Jordan Grantham, Catholic Outlook Most Rev. Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, was the principal celebrant of Mass on the occasion of Campion College Australia’s 2016 Graduation ceremony on Tuesday 13 December 2016. Bishop Emeritus Kevin Manning joined Bishop Vincent. The Hon. Tony Abbott MP, 28th...
  • News & Events Weekly Update

    The Epiphany Pilgrimage – the Journey of the Magi: 2-8 January 2017 The Epiphany Pilgrimage is a seven-day, 100km pilgrimage through the Blue Mountains bushland. Pilgrims stay overnight at parishes along the route, experiencing the welcoming hospitality of parishioners and spending time in prayer, adoration and fellowship. Pilgrims include...
  • Bishop Vincent Long’s Diary

    Sunday 11 December 2016 Celebrates Holy Mass of the 3rd Sunday of Advent with the Admission to Candidacy of Jerome Emmanuel to Holy Orders (Permanent Diaconate) at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Kellyville, at 11.00am. Tuesday 13 December 2016 Celebrates Holy Mass on the occasion of Graduation for...
  • News & Events Weekly Update

    Christmas at St Pauls Books & Gifts Centre Visit St Pauls Books and Gifts Centre for a great range of gifts that capture the true spirit of Christmas. Books for children telling them the story of the first Christmas, liturgical diaries and religious calendars, nativity sets, candles, beautiful icons,...
  • Bishop Vincent Long’s Diary

    Sunday 4 December 2016 Celebrates Holy Mass of the 2nd Sunday of Advent with the Institution of Acolytes at Holy Trinity Parish, Granville, at 9.30am. Celebrates Holy Mass of the Second Sunday of Advent with African Chaplaincy at St Patrick’s Church, Blacktown, at 2.00pm. Tuesday 6 December 2016 Meeting...
  • Brandenburg Choir to perform Noel! Noel! in Parramatta

    Fill your heart with cheer and delight your family and friends with a concert of beauty, fun and glorious music. St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta will host the annual Noel! Noel! Christmas concert on Monday 19 December 2016. The spirit of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, the outstanding Brandenburg Choir and the...