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Meet new dad, Dale
My name is Dale, and I have participated in parenting and family programs provided by CatholicCare. Since the age of 15, drugs and alcohol were a large part of my life. After an abusive childhood, I turned to them to numb the pain and the drinking got bad. But then I met my now partner,…
Read MoreMeet new mum, Sharen
Parramatta Catholic Foundation supports works of Faith, Hope and Charity across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Our current appeal seeks to build support for the 2020 Pregnancy Support Award-winning CatholicCare Project Elizabeth pregnancy support service. If you can help, please click here to donate today. “My name is Sharen, and I have participated in parenting and family programs…
Read MoreCelebrating the gift of sign languages and inclusion
Wednesday 23 September is a special day for our deaf community – it is the International Day of Sign Languages – the day where we celebrate the gift of sign languages, the natural language of deaf people. It’s also a day where we give thanks to our supporters, for enabling the vital work of the…
Read MoreEnsuring the legacy of your lifetime lives on
As Christian stewards, we are entrusted to use the gifts we are given wisely for the greater good of our family, our faith community and God’s kingdom. We all want to make a difference in the lives of our families, friends and in our communities. During national Include a Charity Week, 7 to 13…
Read MoreSt Finbar’s Legacies of Faith and Love
During Include a Charity Week, which runs between 7 to 13 September, Australians are asked to consider the beneficial legacy that they can leave to the community by including a gift in their Will to causes close to their heart. As Christian stewards, we are called to receive God’s gifts gratefully; cultivate them responsibly;…
Read MoreMaking a Will – why it’s essential and the “do’s and don’ts”
As Christians, we are called to steward God’s gifts gratefully, share them generously, and return them with increase. Making your Will enables you to safeguard your life’s work and the blessings God has given and support your values, loved ones, and causes close to your heart beyond your lifetime. During Include a Charity Week, which…
Read MoreGranville parishioners enact corporal works of mercy to farewell a stranger
Christopher Baker died alone. He had no friends and no family to attend his funeral. His one request when he passed away was to have his funeral performed in a Catholic Church. Little did Christopher know that he would be farewelled by the generous parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish, Granville. The funeral, held at…
Read MoreEphpheta Centre celebrates 40 years’ services to deaf community
The deaf and hard of hearing community across Sydney have celebrated a milestone. On Sunday 4 August, the Ephpheta Centre celebrated their 40thanniversary with Mass and a luncheon. Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, was the principal celebrant for the Mass. Hundreds of Ephpheta Centre volunteers, members, families and friends were in…
Read MoreHelp them answer God’s call to the Priesthood
The Catholic Foundation Diocese of Parramatta supports works of Faith, Hope and Charity across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Our current appeal seeks to build support for the Holy Spirit Seminary. If you would like to help, please click here to make a donation today. The Holy Spirit Seminary in Harris Park prepares men for the Catholic…
Read MoreFr John: ‘There will always be a need for Jesus Christ’
The Catholic Foundation Diocese of Parramatta supports works of Faith, Hope and Charity across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Our current appeal seeks to build support for the Holy Spirit Seminary. If you would like to help, please click here to make a donation today. By Fr John Hogan, Rector, Holy Spirit Seminary One thing we…
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