On Monday 28 July, a sports hall in Merrylands became a meeting place for diverse faith and community leaders, united by a shared commitment to the wellbeing of people in Western Sydney. 

The Cumberland Faith Leaders Forum, hosted by Cumberland City Council, brought together Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and other community representatives for a morning of information-sharing, dialogue and collaboration. 

The Diocese of Parramatta was represented by Dr Sebastian Salaske-Lentern, Head of Peace, Justice and Ecology, and Sebastian Duhau from the Mission Enhancement Team. Also attending were representatives from the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) and the Salvation Army (Salvos), who often work closely with the Diocese and its social welfare agency Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. 

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