Catholic Pastoral Care volunteers and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist visit hospitals throughout the Diocese of Parramatta, providing comfort and care to Catholic patients and others. If you love practical learning, gathering with like-minded people and meeting new friends, this Pastoral Care Course is for you. This is the only 40-hour course officially endorsed by the Diocese of Parramatta. The course runs over five Mondays: 4, 11 and 18 April; 2 and 9 May. Cost: $50. From 7pm-9.30pm at St Nicholas of Myra Parish Meeting Room, 326 High St, Penrith. Further details: Ms Joy Bowen, Hospital Liaison Manager, tel 044 88 22 625, JBowen@parra.catholic.org.au