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Mary Ellen Bland—Campbelltown Local Woman of the Year 2023
International Women's Day, Parish life - March 8, 2023
We celebrate International Women's Day this year by highlighting the faithfulness and contribution of our very own Mary Ellen Bland who has just been named...

Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey | Pope Francis’ Lenten message 2023
Lent 2023, Pope Francis - February 20, 2023
Dear brothers and sisters! The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke all recount the episode of the Transfiguration of Jesus. There we see the Lord’s...
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Requiescat in pace Cardinal George Pell
Bishop Brian Mascord - January 11, 2023
My sisters and brothers in Christ In solidarity with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, I invite you to pray for the repose of the soul of...
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Requiem Masses for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI, Parish life, Bishop Brian Mascord - January 4, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjNaNSYJWGI Bishop Brian Mascord is inviting us all to gather as a diocesan community to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Pope Benedict...
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Bishop Brian Mascord’s Christmas Message 2022
Christmas, Bishop Brian Mascord - December 20, 2022
My sisters and brothers in Christ and to all people of goodwill in the Diocese of Wollongong, Grace, peace, and a very happy Christmas to...
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Pastoral statement by Bishop Brian Mascord
Professional standards and safeguarding, Bishop Brian Mascord - December 16, 2022
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ I write to you with information regarding Fr Ron Peters. On Friday 16 December 2022, in a judgement handed...
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Reconnect this Christmas—An Invitation from Bishop Brian Mascord
Bishop Brian Mascord - December 6, 2022
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ Peace be with you. As you continue to prepare this Advent for the joy of Christmas, I pray that...
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Pastoral statement by Bishop Brian Mascord
Professional standards and safeguarding, Bishop Brian Mascord - November 9, 2022
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ I write to you today about a very serious matter involving a former parish priest of St Francis of...
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LIFTING OF COVID-19 DIRECTIVES | Changes effective weekend of 29/30 October 2022
Liturgy, COVID-19, Parish life, Bishop Brian Mascord - October 13, 2022
My Dear Brothers and Sisters The COVID-19 pandemic has placed many challenges on us as a faith community. Some of us have lost loved...
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