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Blessing more than Oil: The Chrism Mass and the Spirit of Renewal 

The annual Chrism Mass, held on Wednesday night, witnessed the gathering of all the clergy of the Diocese to renew their priestly vows as well as the blessing of holy oils to be used throughout the Diocese for the coming year.   [Read More]

Preparing seminarians to “go out into the deep” and nurture faith 

For Menard Gaspi and Macky Amores, who are both studying at the Holy Spirit Seminary in Harris Park, learning to become a Catholic priest involves so much more than being well-versed in the teachings of the Bible.  [Read More]

Year 6 students experience Encounter with faith 

  In mid-March, Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in Penrith to participate in a new formation experience developed by the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Mission Team called Encounter.   Over four days, more than 3,000 students experienced a reflection day which featured Melbourne-based Catholic singer-songwriter Gen Bryant and her band, supported by musicians from the Diocese’s Mission Enhancement Team and Catholic Youth Parramatta as well as World Youth Day student pilgrims.  Alongside her inspiring and joy-filled music, Gen emphasised that although the students wear different uniforms and go to different schools, things like faith and our love for Jesus connect us all together.  “When I was your age, I was really curious. I […] [Read More]

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass [Read More]