A parishioner in their late 70s was among the 39 Catholics aged 16 and over who made a commitment to be sealed with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit at a recent Adult Confirmation Mass. Held within the majestic setting of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta, Australia, the Adult Confirmation Mass brought together people Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Diocese of Parramatta’
Diocese reveals new Synodal Church strategy
Monday, August 26th, 2024
The Parramatta diocese in Sydney NSW has unveiled a new Pastoral Plan for 2024-2028. The plan focuses on fostering a synodal Church aimed at strengthening inclusivity, collaboration and active participation within the diocese. Bishop Vincent Long (pictured) launched the plan at an event which more than 220 attended. Central to the plan is the emphasis Read more
Parramatta pilgrim pops the question in Paris, local teacher says, “Yes”!
Thursday, August 3rd, 2023Western Sydney school teachers Isabella Plust and Andrew Valenti have become engaged in Paris during the Diocese of Parramatta pilgrimage to World Youth Day. Andrew proposed to Isabella at the Eiffel Tower in front of 170 pilgrims and passing Parisians under the sparkling lights of the city of love’s most iconic landmark. The long-time best Read more
Diocese of Parramatta forms Australia’s first Diocesan Diaconate Council
Thursday, June 22nd, 2023
The Diocese of Parramatta has formed Australia’s first Diocesan Diaconate Council, aimed at enhancing the ministry of deacons and providing support for their families. With the formation of this council, the diocese seeks to tap into the diverse talents and experiences of its deacons and their wives, who play a crucial role in their vocation. Read more
Parramatta diocese publishes Draft Synod Synthesis
Monday, May 2nd, 2022
Dioceses throughout Australia are progressing their Synod journey, with reports being prepared from the local consultation phase of the Global Synod on Synodality. Individuals and groups were invited to reflect on and respond to a series of questions across the Synod of Bishops’ three key themes: communion, participation and mission. The online portal for submissions Read more
Diocese yields to backlash over gender diversity in schools
Monday, May 10th, 2021
Australia’s Catholic Parramatta diocese has yielded to a backlash from parents and priests over its opposition to a bill banning the discussion of gender diversity in schools. The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) split from Catholic Schools NSW, the statewide body, over its opposition to Mark Latham’s anti-trans education bill. Although later superseded by Read more
Australian Catholics petition Vatican for removal of bishop over LGBTI stance
Thursday, May 6th, 2021
Catholics in an Australian diocese have submitted a formal appeal to the Vatican, calling for the removal of their bishop over his support of same-sex relationships. In their petition to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), the complainants from the Diocese of Parramatta, Australia. They also seek the removal of the diocese’s Read more