Adult Education and Formation:

 


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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