6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (451+ words) Pilgrims gathered at the Shrine of the Holy Innocents in Kellyville recently to begin a special journey of faith to St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta. The pilgrimage, on Saturday, 15 August 2026, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (785+ words) Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Community living is an essential and integral part of our call as Christians. Being created in the image of the Holy Trinity, we possess an inherent desire and ability to live…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (580+ words) The safety, wellbeing and dignity of children and vulnerable adults will again be in the spotlight during this year’s National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) and Safeguarding Sunday (13 September). In the Diocese of Parramatta, safeguarding underpins all that we do, so…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (501+ words) Catholic Outlook A reflection for The Season of Creation September 1 introduces the Season of Creation. It comes to its climax on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi in early October. Pope Francis introduced this celebration as part of his…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (174+ words) “Against the false realism that rearms minds, words, and nations, Catholic culture today must set the realism of mercy, in which there can be no enemies, and all people, even adversaries, are brothers and sisters to be looked in the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (897+ words) On Saturday, 15 August, parishioners at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Springwood joined Catholics throughout the world in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The feast brought the Springwood community together in a joyful expression of…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (124+ words) Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD STL, Bishop of Parramatta Homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Believing and embracing the self-giving model of the Messiah Brothers and sisters in Christ, “Who do you say…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (336+ words) Homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Isaiah 22:19-23; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20 Every now and again, it’s necessary to preach on a distressing topic. This is one of those weeks. In the darkness and shadows, let’s see light of a…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (219+ words) The Catalyst for Renewal reflection morning held on 1 August at the Holy Name of Mary Parish, Hunters Hill, provided an opportunity for such a time. The gathering offered space to name and affirm ways we engage with the sacrament of…...