The Diocese of Parramatta supports the spiritual and social needs of Western Sydney’s growing and vibrant Catholic community. Our parishes, schools, chaplaincies, agencies, and faith networks invite you to connect and journey with us as we live our Christian values and bring Christ’s message of love and service to all.
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A welcome message from
Bishop Vincent Long
Welcome to the Diocese of Parramatta. I am honoured, humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Church in Parramatta. As guided by my motto “go further into the deep” (Lk 5:4), I am pleased that we cast into the deep interior of Western Sydney, all the way to the beautiful Blue Mountains and the fertile plains of the Hawkesbury River.
Catholic Outlook Spring 2024
The Spring 2024 edition of Catholic Outlook Magazine is now available in parishes, ministries, agencies and online!
This Season of Creation | Spring 2024 edition celebrates and rejoices in the new life and Good News abounding among the People of God in the Diocese of Parramatta. Read about the life and lasting legacy of Bishop Kevin Manning, the beginnings of our Diocesan Pastoral Plan journey, parishioners recognised for their extraordinary service and so much more.
Each edition of Catholic Outlook Magazine includes:
- Stories from parishes, schools and ministries supporting the mission of the Church across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains
- The Pope’s Prayer Intentions
- Key dates, events and appointments happening across the Diocese.
Visit your closest parish for a physical copy or view previous editions of Catholic Outlook online.
Pastoral Plan for a Synodal Church
Our 2024-2028 Pastoral Plan for a Synodal Church, Behold, I am with you always, was officially launched at the Diocesan Gathering on 10 August 2024. This plan is the result of a 16-month journey that began in March 2023 with the convocation of our first Diocesan Synod. Over this period, we engaged in deep listening, dialogue, and communal discernment, drawing on the wisdom and insights of the People of God across the Diocese.
Through several listening consultations and Think Tank sessions, local faith communities contributed valuable perspectives, shaping the vision and priorities of our diocese. Our Pastoral Plan outlines our shared mission for the next four years, focusing on participation, communion, and mission as we journey together as a Synodal Church.
We now invite you to read, reflect upon, and share this important document with your local community.
2024-2025 Social Justice Statement
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has released the 2024-2025 Social Justice Statement, ‘Truth & Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World’.
The statement addresses the urgent need for peace from a Gospel perspective. It a comprehensive call to action for Catholics and all people of goodwill to engage in peacebuilding through truth-telling, dialogue, and practical initiatives.
It frames peace as a realistic and attainable goal, grounded in the teachings of the Gospel and the example of Jesus Christ.
By addressing both global and local conflicts, the statement encourages a collective effort towards a peaceful world, rooted in the values espoused by the Catholic faith.
Bishop’s Christmas Appeal
Homeless mothers and children desperately need our support this Christmas
This Christmas, embrace the spirit of the Nativity story. Let the birth of our Saviour, Jesus, inspire us to reach out to those in need – especially vulnerable homeless women and children.
For over 30 years, Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains’ Houses to Homes program has provided safe, transitional housing for young mothers aged 16 to 25 who are pregnant or have a child and are homeless or at serious risk of homelessness.
Your life-changing gift this Christmas can provide young mothers and their children with secure shelter, nourishing food, and the support they need to build a strong family life and a hopeful future.
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