Wrapped in Love: A Homelessness Week Memorial Service (8 August)

Event Details

You’re warmly invited to a Memorial Service during Homelessness Week

Together, let us honour and remember those who have died while experiencing homelessness or hardship, through ecumenical prayer, music, reflection and a spirit of compassion.

Whether you want to commemorate a friend, stand in solidarity, or experience community connection: all are welcome.

Building on last year’s inaugural service, this year’s memorial carries the theme “Wrapped in Love”, a reflection of both the physical reality of using blankets or sleeping bags when sleeping rough, and the loving embrace of compassion, dignity and hope through people who care.

This special evening of remembrance will include music, prayer, reflection and community connection.

Details

Date: Friday 8 August 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: St Patrick’s Cathedral Forecourt, 1 Marist Pl, Parramatta.

Presented by:

This heartfelt gathering is organised and co-hosted by the Diocese of Parramatta’s Mission Enhancement Team, St Patrick’s Cathedral Social Justice Group, Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, Heaven on Earth Ministry, Parramatta Mission, St Merkorious Charity, St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) NSW, The Salvation Army (Salvos) Parramatta, Thread Together and Wesley Mission.

All are welcome. Registration not required.

On the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Australia’s first saint, patron of the Diocese of Parramatta, and a pioneer of charity and advocacy for the vulnerable and marginalised – let us come together to remember, to honour, and to stand with those still experiencing homelessness and hardship in our community.

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