Year of Mercy

  • Catechists join Bishop Vincent Long for CCD Mass

    Catholic Outlook, November 2016 Special Religious Educators (SREs/catechists) travelled from all parts of the Diocese of Parramatta to celebrate Eucharist at Padre Pio Parish, Glenmore Park, where Fr Chris Antwi-Boasiako hosted the 2016 diocesan Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Mass on 21 October 2016. Cecilia Zammit, Director of CCD Parramatta,...
  • Bishop Vincent Long’s Diary

    Wednesday 2 November 2016 7.30pm: Celebrates Solemn Holy Mass for All Souls’ Day in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. Thursday 3 November 2016 Attends a meeting of the Bishops of the Province of New South Wales. Friday 4 November 2016 7.30pm: Celebrates Holy Mass with RCIA and Sacramental Teams from...
  • News & Events Weekly Update

    Thanksgiving Mass for RCIA & Sacraments of Initiation teams: 4 November Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv will celebrate the annual Thanksgiving Mass for RCIA and Sacraments of Initiation teams and facilitators. Mass at 7.30pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. RSVP 2 November: Office for Worship tel (02) 8838 3457...
  • News & Events Weekly Update

    Couple Evening: 28 October Everyone is warmly invited to attend the Life, Marriage & Family Office Marriage Enrichment evening entitled ‘Communication 101’. This DVD presentation features Dr Gary Chapman, the well-known author of the Five Love Languages. This event is free and a light supper will be served.  Starts...
  • News & Events Weekly Update

    Holy Hour for Vocations: 20 October Everyone is welcome to join the Holy Hour for Vocations from 7pm-8pm for adoration, prayer, music and quiet time in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta. Annual CCD Mass: 21 October Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv together...
  • Serious Issues, Serious Fun: Social Justice Day

    By Jordan Grantham, Catholic Outlook   The first annual Social Justice Day, held on October 12, at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta gathered students from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta schools to learn about social justice issues and have fun making new friends. Students were challenged by Pope Francis’ call...
  • News & Events Weekly Update

    The Way of Mercy Pope Francis has called for a more merciful and inclusive church in “which we are all called to give consolation to each man and each woman of our time”. In response, the relics of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and St Teresa of Kolkata...
  • New Secretary General energises Aid to the Church in Need

    Source: Catholic Outlook, October 2016 By Elizabeth McFarlane and Jordan Grantham A number of decades ago, a South American priest on a study tour in Germany visited the international headquarters of Aid to the Church in Need. This priest went on to become a bishop, whose diocese received support...
  • News & Events Weekly Update

    The Way of Mercy Pope Francis has called for a more merciful and inclusive church in “which we are all called to give consolation to each man and each woman of our time”. In response, the relics of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and St Teresa of Kolkata...