The annual Chrism Mass, held on Wednesday night, witnessed the gathering of all the clergy of the Diocese to renew their priestly vows as well as the blessing of holy oils to be used throughout the Diocese for the coming year. (Read More)
For Menard Gaspi and Macky Amores, who are both studying at the Holy Spirit Seminary in Harris Park, learning to become a Catholic priest involves so much more than being well-versed in the teachings of the Bible. (Read More)
In mid-March, Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in Penrith to participate in a new formation experience developed by the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Mission Team called Encounter. Over four days, more than 3,000 students experienced a reflection day which featured Melbourne-based Catholic singer-songwriter Gen Bryant and her band, supported by musicians from the Diocese’s Mission Enhancement Team and Catholic Youth Parramatta as well as World Youth Day student pilgrims. Alongside her inspiring and joy-filled music, Gen emphasised that although the students wear different uniforms and go to different schools, things like faith and our love for Jesus connect us all together. “When I was your age, I was really curious. I […] (Read More)
Cyrus Haddadi-Zuniga, 26, is about to become a Catholic by completing the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program (RCIA) through his local parish. We asked Cyrus to tell us about his road to becoming a Catholic this Easter. (Read More)