“Driving force” of parishes recognised for their service

Dec 9, 2025

By Mary Brazell, 9 December 2025

Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv with parish support team members from across the Diocese of Parramatta during their Christmas Reflection day and Awards Presentation at the Edmund Rice Retreat Centre, Mulgoa. Image: Diocese of Parramatta

 

Staff of the parishes of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains have been honoured and recognised for their dedicated service throughout 2025. 

As Advent and Christmas approached, around 40 parish staff were joined by members of Chancery in reflection and thanksgiving on Wednesday 26 November at the Edmund Rice Retreat Centre, Mulgoa. 

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