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Registrations have just opened, but there are already 350 young adults from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains counting down to their International World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrimage. In 200 days, they will join 3,500 peers from Australia and in excess of one million pilgrims from around the world...
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The forecourt of St Patrick’s Cathedral attracted more than 300 young people from across the Diocese of Parramatta for the first Diocesan Youth Rally, held on the Feast of St John Paul II. The rally on 24 October 2015 was coordinated by Catholic Youth Parramatta (CYP), the Diocese Youth...
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Who is Saint John Paul II? Why is he so significant to the Diocese of Parramatta? Well, did you know that JPII founded the Diocese of Parramatta and is the Father of WYD? Not only that but Saint John Paul II is recognised as helping to end Communist rule...
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This recent event was a great team effort by so many youth and young adults across the Diocese. Incredible music before the blessing ceremony was provided by Blacktown Parish Youth Minister and Diocese Youth Council member, Alison Ryan. Thanks to the many others who helped with welcoming the hundreds...
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We’re bringing back our first large scale youth event to the Diocese of Parramatta for all young people aged 16-35. 22 October marks the Feast Day of Saint John Paul II, Founder of our Diocese and Father of World Youth Days. A huge outdoor concert and festival will take...
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“Good Teacher, What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?” VATICAN CITY, 15 MARCH, 2010 (Zenit.org). – Here is a translation of the message Benedict XVI wrote for the 25th World Youth Day, which will be celebrated Palm Sunday, 28 March, at the diocesan level. Dear Friends, This year...