On Sunday 28 September 2025, Holy Spirit Parish, St Clair-Erskine Park blossomed into a vibrant tapestry of colour, prayer, and fellowship as the community gathered for Migrant and Refugee Sunday together with the parish’s much anticipated Annual Multicultural Mass.| Catholic Outlook
From the crowded East African refugee camp where he learned the power of community, to Western Sydney — James’ journey has been one of resilience, service, and unwavering belief.| Catholic Outlook
It might not be a large parish, but St Anthony of Padua, Toongabbie, has a junior altar serving ministry that would rival some of its bigger neighbours. The ministry has flourished since its rejuvenation in 2016, with 44 servers aged 10- to 18-years-old assisting with the celebration of the parish’s three weekend Masses and their Tuesday evening devotion Mass to St Anthony.| Catholic Outlook
A book about a lecture series? That doesn't sound very compelling. But Reasons for Hope: Hélder Câmara, Global Catholicism and the Australian Church by historian Julie Thorpe is a rambunctious work that employs a 40-year lecture series to shine a light on developments in post-conciliar Catholicism.| Catholic Outlook
The Diocese congratulates Rev Dr Patrick McInerney, the Director for the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations, located in the Diocese of Parramatta, who was the recent recipient of the inaugural Interfaith Dialogue Award by the University of Notre Dame Australia.| Catholic Outlook
Rachael Kama, the Diocese of Parramatta’s Parish Engagement Coordinator and the Leader for the current Jubilee Pilgrimage to Greece, Türkiye and Rome experienced “the best day of my life” – celebrating Pope Leo’s birthday with him last week.| Catholic Outlook
Priests in the Diocese of Parramatta have walked beside us through life’s greatest moments, celebrating baptisms and weddings, and offering comfort in times of sickness and loss. With your prayers and support of the Bishop’s Father’s Day Appeal, run by the Clergy Support Foundation, you can help ensure these priests and other clergy continue to receive safe housing, quality healthcare and daily care.| Catholic Outlook
The opening of the new home represents not only a new chapter for the community in Parramatta but also a reaffirmation of L’Arche’s mission to create places of belonging, dignity and shared humanity.| Catholic Outlook
This year’s event was a true community celebration – supported by the community, for the community. Hosted by Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation and Holy Family Parish, in collaboration with Blacktown City Council, Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, and the Diocese of Parramatta, the day brought together people from all walks of life to celebrate culture, build relationships, and share resources.| Catholic Outlook
For couples navigating the lonely and often challenging road of infertility, our Mission Enhancement Team (MET) hosts a series of events, introducing a compassionate, faith-aligned, and scientifically grounded approach to reproductive healthcare.| Catholic Outlook
