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Recently, Pope Francis spoke to the bishops and diocesan representatives from across Italy and gave some advice that can also apply to our local Church here in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. ...
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This journey of synodality we have commenced has many uncertainties: what exactly will this journey be like? Where exactly will it take us?
We are not the first to make such a journey into unknown territory, guided only by faith and the Spirit. Mary, Mother of the Church, herself lived...
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“We gain control by letting go. We come to know by not knowing,” says Fr Michael Whelan SM as he explains the power of listening within....
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Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, invites you to apply to be a member of our first-ever Diocesan Synod, to be held 13 - 15 October 2023.
Read his full invitation below...
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“Jesus is curious. He asks questions,” says Qwayne Guevara, Lead Facilitator of the Synod taking place in the Diocese of Parramatta in 2023 and 2024. Questions, says Qwayne, are a great way to set the scene for openness and listening and a new ‘bold humility’ to live our faith....
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Consultations continue for the Diocesan Synod's Listening Stage. Update: 11 July 2023....
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Consultations continue for the Diocesan Synod's Listening Stage. Update: 30 June 2023....
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The increased criticism some Vatican officials have issued against the Synodal Path in Germany is astonishing, given that even the pope has adopted some of the body's suggestions...
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On 21 April, the Diocesan Synod Committee and Synod Writing Group presented the Draft Synthesis compiling responses from over 650 people across the Diocese. The Synthesis is part of the Diocese of Parramatta's contribution to the global Synod of Bishops....