Diocesan News
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 There is no idle looking up at the sky as he is withdrawn from them.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]
The Diocese of Parramatta has welcomed the NSW Government’s record $4 billion investment in Western Sydney as a potentially significant step towards long-term renewal and support for one of the state’s fastest growing and most multicultural regions. [Read More]
We invite you to take a few moments to complete our Catholic Outlook Feedback Survey. [Read More]