Mauricio López Oropeza will speak further about PUAMA and its vision during his upcoming visit to Western Sydney as part of the Bishop Vincent Presents series. Hosted by the Diocese of Parramatta, the event will take place tonight, 23 July from 6pm. Visit the Diocese of Parramatta’s website to find out more and register. [Read More]
God’s call for us to show hospitality to the poor, the needy and the stranger is naturally connected to seeing ourselves as poor, needy strangers to whom God displays hospitality, despite our weakness and even our resistance. We show hospitality to others because God has shown immense hospitality to us. [Read More]
The Word of God focuses on the mission of the Church as the expression of the living power of the risen Jesus. The Ascension marks a watershed moment for his disciples. There is no idle looking up at the sky as he is withdrawn from them. Rather, as the two angelic messengers affirm, the time has come for them to go forth as witnesses “to the ends of the earth.” Like the angels in the empty tomb story, they commanded the disciples to seek and to be the presence of Jesus. [Read More]
The Diocese of Parramatta sadly mourns the passing of Fr Tim Hogan, one of our retired priests, who died peacefully on Sunday 6 July 2025. He was 81 years old. [Read More]
