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Homily for the Ascension of the Lord, Year B and Mother’s Day Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 46(47):2-3,6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Mark 16:15-20 12 May 2024 Remember the days when we celebrated the feast of the Ascension on a Thursday, and it was a holy day of obligation. That’s because the Thursday marked the 40 days from Easter and we’re told in the Acts of the Apostles that Jesus “had shown himself alive to them after the passion by many demonstrations: for 40 days he had continued to appear to them and tell them about the Kingdom of God”. The… (Read More)
News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond Diocese of Parramatta Notices Synod 2023 Update: Local Think Tank Sessions from May-June Parishes and other local faith communities across the diocese are holding local Think Tank Sessions, giving local leaders and anyone involved in ministry to offer feedback on the Draft of the Diocesan Plan for a Synodal Church, and contribute ideas for the practical implementation of our Diocesan Plan. Contact the parish office to inquire about our local Think Tank session, and visit parracatholic.org/synod for more. Safeguarding Face-to-face Training Opportunities More training opportunities for Mandatory… (Read More)
In the midst of conflict and division, let’s be open to any invitation to meet, to receive hospitality and to share a meal. Jesus tells us in today’s gospel, we are commissioned to go out and to bear fruit, fruit that will last’. This sounds simple enough, but we all know there are complex, highly charged emotional situations where the invitation to dine or stay is unlikely to be forthcoming. (Read More)
The Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations and the Diocese of Parramatta will welcome Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald M.Afr.OBE on Wednesday 8 May 2024 for a free public lecture entitled: “Interreligious Dialogue in our Day: 60 Years after Nostra Aetate” at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Parramatta. (Read More)
As Chair of the Australian Bishop's Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, Bishop Vincent has released his Pastoral Message for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker 2024. (Read More)