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Adult
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Office
of Coordinator of Social Justice
Purpose
Identify, reflect on and respond to issues which affect society. It disseminates
information and possibilities for action to the diocese. It also liaises
with the Social Justice commission and those who work in the areas of welfare
and social justice.
Contact
Sr Libby Rogerson IBVM - Director of Social Justice and Caritas
Location
Level 1, 12 Victoria
Road Parramatta NSW
Postal Address
PO Box 6644 Parramatta NSW 2150
Phone (02) 8838
3413
Fax (02) 9890 8569
Email lrogerson@parra.catholic.org.au
Contact
Mr Johnathon Ngor - Sudanese Youth Officer
Location
Level 1, 12 Victoria Road Parramatta NSW
Phone 0402091869
Email johnsonngor@yahoo.com.au
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Confraternity
of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Parramatta
Purpose
At the Diocesan level:
The Confraternity provides
special religious education teachers, (SRE) (catechists) with
training programs, personal support, ongoing faith formation and
education.
At the Parish level:
The Confraternity provides
the service of Evangelisation through the religious education and pastoral
care of Catholic students attending state schools.
Contact
Mr Paul Worthington
Diocesan Director
Location
Level 1, Suite 6/10 Victoria Road Parramatta NSW 2150
Postal Address
PO Box 6384 Parramatta BC NSW 2150
Phone (02) 9890 4731,
9890 7495
Fax (02) 9890 4732
Email: ccdpaul@bigpond.net.au
Web site: www.parra.catholic.org.au/CCD
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Ecumenical
and Inter-Faith Commission
Purpose
It is the Commission's responsibility to highlight the importance of the
Church's commitment to Ecumenism and Inter-faith Relations. To liaise
between members of the other Churches and other Religions and to encourage
parishes and Diocesan Councils to initiate grass roots activities and
prayer services where appropriate.
Contact
Lorraine Murphy Diocesan Ecumenical & Inter-faith Officer
Email: ecumenism@parra.catholic.org.au
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InterFaith
Ministry
Purpose
Promote Interfaith dialogue especially among young people in the Diocese
of Parramatta.
Contact
Sr Suporna Rozario smsm - Liaison Officer
Location
Level 1, 12 Victoria Road, Parramatta
Postal Address
PO Box 6644, Parramatta NSW 2150
Phone (02) 9683 6277
Fax (02) 9890 8569
Mobile 0439 856082
Email srozario@parra.catholic.org.au
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House of Priestly Formation
Holy
Spirit Centre
Purpose
Purpose To assist seminarians discern their vocation and prepare for
ordained ministry through an active program of human, spiritual, academic
and pastoral formation.
Contact
Rev Walter Fogarty - Director of Formation &
Director of Holy Spirit Centre
Location
9-11 Edgar Street St Marys NSW 2760
Phone (02) 9623 2578
(office)
(02) 9673 3046 (residence)
Fax (02) 9833 7142
Email: holysc@bigpond.net.au
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Liturgical
Commission
Purpose
To serve the Diocese in the area of liturgical formation, coordination
and practice. Services include Executive Officer for Diocesan Liturgical
Commission, courses and workshops at diocesan, regional and local level
and consultancy on request.
Contact
Rev Peter Williams - Diocesan Liturgy Director
Ms Virginia Knight - Personal Assistant to
Director
Location
Liturgy Office
Level 1, 12 Victoria Road Parramatta NSW
Postal Address
PO Box 6644 Parramatta NSW 2150
Phone (02) 8838 3415
Fax (02) 9890 8569
Email
litcom@parra.catholic.org.au
vknight@parra.catholic.org.au
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Mary
MacKillop East Timor
Purpose
The Institute assists the church in East Timor in the work of catechesis,
health and general education; supports the well -being of all East
Timorese people; and works to preserve and strengthen the Tetun (East
Timorese) language through the development and production of the Literacy
Program 'Mai Hatene Tetun'.
Contact
Ms Noreen Nicoara - Secretary
Email: noreen@mmiets.org.au
Location
20 Mamre Road St Marys NSW 2760
Postal Address
PO Box 299 St Marys NSW 1790
Phone (02) 9623 2847
Fax (02) 9623 1573
Email: general@mmiets.org.au
Web Site: www.mmiets.org.au
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Marymount
Mercy Centre
"New Life" Programs
Purpose
The centre provides clergy, religious and laity with an opportunity for
personal renewal and revitalisation for ministry. The dynamics of the
program enable participants to come to a greater freedom, an inner healing
of life's hurts and a deeper personal relationship with God.
Brochures are available upon request.
Contacts
Sr Marie Gaudry RSM
Sr Margaret Jones RSM
Location
36 David Road Castle Hill NSW 2154
Postal Address
PO Box 307 Castle Hill 1765
Phone (02) 9651 1340
Fax (02) 9651 1424
Email mmountch@pacific.net.au
Web Site www.marymount.com.au
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Institute
for Mission (IFM)
Purpose
To assist with the education and formation of adults in regard to faith
life by providing courses and resources and to assist parishes in this
regard as requested.
Contacts
Sr Maria Bongiorno ibvm - Director mb@instituteformission.com.au
Sr Linda Ferrington rsc - Director
lf@instituteformission.com.au
Ms Francis Betar
- Accounts & General Office
Mrs Maryann Helbich
- Administrative & Resource Officer
Location
Diocesan Assembly Centre
1-5 Marion Street Blacktown 2148
Phone (02) 9831 4911
Fax (02) 9622 7469
Email ifm@tpg.com.au
Website http://www.instituteformission.com.au
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Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Purpose
To assist parishes with the establishment and ongoing formation and development
of RCIA Liturgy, processes and teams in the Diocese and to provide resources
and information regarding the initiation of older children, youth and
adults.
Contact
Mrs Julie Kelly - RCIA Coordinator & Liturgical Field Officer
Location
Level 1,
12 Victoria Road Parramatta NSW 2150
Mailing Address
PO BOX 6644 Parramatta NSW 2150
Phone (02) 8838 3416
Fax (02) 9890 8569
Email rcia@parra.catholic.org.au
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Office
of Vocations Director
(formerly Vocation
Centre)
Purpose
To welcome contact regarding any life choice and refer people
confidentially to a person or avenue that might best help their inquiries
or next steps. The vocation director's own key role is in the area of
vocations to the priesthood for the Parramatta Diocese. Those who sense
this call can be accompanied through inquiry and discernment phases, being
offered both personal and group experiences to support their reflection.
The vocation director oversees the development of resources, programmes,
promotions and awareness and is available to visit throughout the diocese.
Contacts
Rev Paul Roberts - Vocations Director
Location
Catholic Presbytery
10 Statham Avenue, North Rocks NSW 2151
Phone: (02) 9871 8710
Mobile : 0419 219819
Fax: (02) 9873 4340
Email: vocations@parra.catholic.org.au
Website : www.parra.catholic.org.au/vocations
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Seminary
of the Holy Spirit
Purpose
To assist seminarians discern their vocation and prepare for ordained
ministry through an active program of human, spiritual, academic and
pastoral formation.
Contact
Rev John
Hogan
- Rector johnhogan367@hotmail.com
Rev Christopher de Souza - Vice Rector enquiries@stnicholasofmyra.org.au
Sr Vivienne Keely
- Dean of Studies vkeely@parra.catholic.org.au
Rev Peter Confeggi
- Pastoral Director enquiry@holyfamily.org.au
Rev Joseph Sobb SJ
- Spiritual Director jsobb@canisius.edu.au
Mr Anthony
Holmes
- Financial Administrator aholmes@parra.catholic.org.au
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