Diocese of Parramatta
Diocesan Works Fund Pastoral
Appeal
November 2007
Your donations to the Diocesan Works Fund Pastoral Appeal will help to support the ministries of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta - please give generously through your parish. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
To view information on a ministry, please click on one of the following:
Aboriginal Catholic
Ministry
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry is the official agency of the Diocese providing for
the spiritual care and enrichment of Aboriginal people in the area in an
Aboriginal way under the decision-making and leadership of the Aboriginal
people.
Tel (02) 4722 9980, (02) 4722 9908
Old Council Chambers, 123 Henry Street, Penrith, NSW, 2751
Centacare
Centacare Catholic Family Services fulfils its mission by developing,
implementing and evaluating social welfare programs which are responsive to
community needs, and by influencing social policy development. If fulfils its
mission in ways which accord with Catholic social teaching.
Relationship &
Family Counselling
Provides counselling to individuals couples, families and children about any
aspect of their relationship. Provided in the Castle Hill, Parramatta and
Blacktown Local Government Areas.
Blacktown Neighbour Aid
Aims to assist individuals who are frail aged, or younger people with
disabilities, and their carers to help enhance their independence, security and
quality of life.
Gambler Counselling
Provides individual couple/family or group counselling for anyone affected by
gambling, this includes friends or family members who are also affected by
gambling. This program is provided to people in the Blacktown and Mt Druitt
areas.
Project Elizabeth
Counselling and support in relation to pregnancy and children aged 0 - 3 years.
This program also assists by providing information and education on parenting
and child development, information and referral to health and community
services.
Family Support Programs
Provides counselling and support to families with children 0 - 6 years of age,
where issues within the family impact on the children's safety and well being.
This service is provided to families within the Blacktown and Penrith Local
Government Areas.
Pre Marriage Education
Designed for couples this two-day weekend course consists of
activities to assist the couples to strengthen their relationship and live their
relationship to its richest.
HIV/AIDS Ministry
Provides pastoral care, loss and bereavement support and counselling. It
provides emotional and spiritual support for people living with HIV/AIDS, their
family & friends.
Centacare Offices: Parramatta tel (02) 9630 7788, Blacktown
tel (02) 9671 2011, Kingswood tel (02) 4721 5331
admin@centacareparramatta.ngo.org.au
Confraternity
of Christian Doctrine (CCD)
The CCD provides Special Religious Educators (catechists) in
Government schools with training programs, personal support and ongoing faith
formation and education. At the parish level the CCD provides the service of
evangelisation through the religious education and pastoral care of Catholic
students attending State Schools.
Director - Paul Worthington Tel (02) 9890 4731
Level 1, Suite 6, 10 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, 2150
ccdpaul@bigpond.net.au
Ecumenical
& Interfaith Commission
The role of the Commission is to highlight the importance of the
Church's commitment to Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, to liaise with
members of other Churches and Religions, and to encourage parishes and diocesan
councils to initiate grass roots activities and prayer services where
appropriate.
Diocesan Office tel (02) 9683 6277
Level 2, 12 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, 2150
ecumenism@parra.catholic.org.au
Emmaus
Disabled Persons Catholic Service
This service assists people with an intellectual disability and
their families, supporting them to take their place in the Church and wider
society. The ministry responds to needs through a program of pastoral support, a
Christian community offering accommodation to adults with a moderate/mild
intellectual disability.
Director - Cecily Spradbrow tel (02) 9831 2826
26 Hereward Hwy, Blacktown, NSW, 2148
emmaus@emmaud.org.au
Ephpheta Centre
The Centre provides the chaplaincy team for deaf and
hearing-impaired people in the Dioceses of Parramatta and Broken Bay and the
Archdiocese of Sydney. The Centre provides sacramental and pastoral care,
counselling, support and advocacy services. Visitation is an important part of
the Centre's work.
Director - Stephen Lawlor tel (02) 9764 4711 - Voice, (02)
9764 4520 - TTY
108 The Crescent, Flemington, NSW, 2140
office@ephpheta.org.au
Institute for Mission
The Institute assists 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.
Director - Sr Maria Bongiorno IBVM, Director - Sr Linda
Ferrington RSC tel (02) 9831 4911
Diocesan Assembly Centre, 1-5 Marion Street, Blacktown, NSW, 2148
ifm@tpg.com.au
Interfaith Ministry
This ministry promotes interfaith dialogue, especially among young
people in the Diocese.
Liaison Officer - Sr Suporna Rozario SMSM tel (02) 9683 6277
Level 1, 12 Victoria Rd, Parramatta, NSW, 2150
srozario@parra.catholic.org.au
Liturgical Commission
The Commission serves the Diocese in the area of liturgical
formation, co-ordination and practice. Services include: courses and workshops
at diocesan, regional and local level, and consultancy on request.
Director - Rev Peter Williams tel (02) 8838 3415
Level 1, 12 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, 2120
litcom@parra.catholic.org.au
Ministry
to Solo Parents & Their Families
This ministry offers care and support to those who are widowed,
separated or divorced, and single parents and the children of these families.
Services include: home visits, one-to-one support and support groups, reflection
days, family activities, understanding of the grief process through the Recovery
Program, encouraging parish/community support, and a regular newsletter.
Director - Mrs Phyl Sadler tel (02) 9890 2968
Level 2, 10 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, 2151
soloparents@bigpond.com
Catherine Villa
Accommodation Units: These units provide supported accommodation and
living/baby skills development for homeless young mothers and children, and
pregnant young women. The Outreach Program includes home visits, skills
development, groups and community resourcing.
Co-ordinator - Cathy Tracey tel (02) 9837 2095
solomums@bigpond.com
Mt Druitt Community
Ministry
A co-operative ministry of the Diocese of Parramatta and Parramatta-Nepean
Presbytery of the Uniting Church in Australia.
Contact - Lee Healey tel (02) 9835 1556
Bidwill UCA Community Cottage, Bidwill Square, off Carlisle Ave, Bidwill, NSW,
2770
lee@mtdruittcommunityministry.org.au
Sacraments
of Initiation for Children and Adults (RCIA)
This ministry assists local parish communities to implement diocesan policy
regarding the Sacraments of Initiation for Children, providing advice,
inservicing for parish Sacramental Co-ordinators and parish workshops. The
office of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) assists parishes
with the establishment and ongoing formation and development of RCIA liturgy,
processes and teams, and provides resources and information regarding the
initiation of older children, youth and adults.
Co-ordinator - Julie Kelly tel (02) 8838 3416
Level 1, 12 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, 2150
rcia@parra.catholic.org.au
Social Justice
The Office of the Co-ordinator of Social Justice reflects on and responds to
issues that 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.
Director - Sr Libby Rogerson IBVM tel (02) 8838 3413
Level 1, 12 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, 2150
lrogerson@parra.catholic.org.au
Tribunal of the
Catholic Church
This office is responsible for presentation and assessment of all cases
(marriage and otherwise) presented by people who reside within the Diocese of
Parramatta. It prepares formal nullity cases for the Regional Office. It handles
Documentary Process Cases and administrative cases to be decided locally or in
Rome.
Tribunal Office tel (02) 9630 3683
Level 1, Suite 5, 10 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, 2150
office@tribunal.parra.catholic.org.au
University Chaplaincy
The university chaplaincy provides a caring presence of the Catholic community
to all people of the University of Western Sydney. Chaplains are available for
the pastoral care of staff and students, and offer to assist individuals/groups
to discern and develop their faith, values and spirituality.
Penrith (02) 4736 0803, Hawkesbury (02) 4570 1614, Parramatta
(02) 9685 9324
Office of Vocations
Director
This office assists people discerning their call from God, particularly to
religious or ordained life, through personal interviews, companioning, group
presentations, school visits and promotion of vocation awareness.
Director - Rev Paul Roberts tel 0419 219 819
vocations@parra.catholic.org.au
Diocesan
Youth & Young Adult Apostolate
This apostolate supports the development of ministry with young people and
adults with parishes, schools, movements and communities.
Anna Vercellone tel (02) 8838 3419
youth@parra.catholic.org.au
Anne Hines tel (02) 8838 3418
wydoffice@parra.catholic.org.au
Level 1, 12 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW, 2150