Diocese of Parramatta

07/09/2026

News and Events Weekly Update

News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond....

News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond.

07/09/2026

Fr Johnson Joseph’s Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Community living is an essential and integral part of our call as Christians. Being created in the image of the Holy Trinity, we possess an inherent desire and ability to live in communion with one another, even though this desire is often eclipsed by the concupiscence of our fallen nature....

Community living is an essential and integral part of our call as Christians. Being created in the image of the Holy Trinity, we possess an inherent desire and ability to live in communion with one another, even though this desire is often eclipsed by the concupiscence of our fallen nature.

07/09/2026

In the Catholic Church, of course, we have much painful experience to remember. Moving accounts of the lasting harm done by people representing the Church to survivors of abuse and to their families constantly keep it before our attention.

In the Catholic Church, of course, we have much painful experience to remember. Moving accounts of the lasting harm done by people representing the Church to survivors of abuse and to their families constantly keep it before our attention.

06/09/2026

In the Diocese of Parramatta, safeguarding underpins all that we do, so that everyone in our parishes, agencies, ministries and church groups can thrive.

In the Diocese of Parramatta, safeguarding underpins all that we do, so that everyone in our parishes, agencies, ministries and church groups can thrive.

06/09/2026

GOSPEL OF THE DAY

Luke 6:6-11

On the sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. The scribes and the Pharisees were watching him to see if he would cure a man on the sabbath, hoping to find something to use against him. But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man with the withered hand, ‘Stand up! Come out into the middle.’ And he came out and stood there. Then Jesus said to them, ‘I put it to you: is it against the law on the sabbath to do good, or to do evil; to save life, or to destroy it?’ Then he looked round at them all and said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ He did so, and his hand was better. But they were furious, and began to discuss the best way of dealing with Jesus.

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

Today we remember not only our fathers and grandfathers, but also the spiritual fathers who have helped guide us in faith.

Fr John O’Neill has given 64 years to the priesthood, including more than 42 years serving the people of St John Vianney Parish, Doonside.

After a lifetime spent caring for others, it is now our turn to care for priests like Fr John.

Give a Father’s Day gift today: parracatholic.org/fathersdayappeal

06/09/2026

On this special day, the Diocese of Parramatta celebrates and congratulates all fathers and father figures, including our spiritual fathers, across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

We thank God for their love, support, care, strength, hope and faith. We also hold in prayer those who have lost their fathers or whose fathers are facing illness, asking that they may find comfort and unity in the love of Christ.


We pray: Heavenly Father, we lift up to you all fathers today. Bless them with strength to continue to care for their children, with the same bold, selflessness Joseph showed Jesus. Help all fathers feel our gratitude and truly know their impact. May we honour them today and on all days as vessels of Your love. Amen.

Give a Father’s Day gift to our spiritual fathers today at parracatholic.org/fathersdayappeal

06/09/2026

Within all this goodness and messiness, joy and sorrow — for every great father, and every father who did not or could not live out the role as deep down they may have desired — we pray for you on this day with a heart that mirrors the heart of our heavenly Father.

Within all this goodness and messiness, joy and sorrow — for every great father, and every father who did not or could not live out the role as deep down they may have desired — we pray for you on this day with a heart that mirrors the heart of our heavenly Father.

05/09/2026

Bishop Vincent’s Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2026

This Sunday, the Church begins the Season of Creation which is a graced time for reflection, renewed commitment and shared responsibility for our common home....

This Sunday, the Church begins the Season of Creation which is a graced time for reflection, renewed commitment and shared responsibility for our common home.

05/09/2026

National Child Protection Week begins today.

This year’s theme, “Every Conversation Matters, Shifting Conversation to Action”, reminds us that children and young people deserve to be heard, supported and protected.

In the Diocese of Parramatta, safeguarding underpins all that we do, so that everyone in our parishes, agencies, ministries and church groups can thrive. By listening carefully, speaking up when concerns arise and supporting families and communities, we help create safe environments for all.

As we mark National Child Protection Week and look ahead to Safeguarding Sunday, let us renew our commitment to building a culture of care, vigilance and accountability.

Learn more at parracatholic.org/safeguarding