From finding housing and schools to offering friendship and hope, volunteers from seven parishes across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains are quietly transforming the lives of newly arrived refugee families. 

Their commitment was celebrated at the Diocese of Parramatta’s recent annual Social Justice Networking and Formation Day, where parishes were recognised for their leadership and compassion in refugee support.  

The gathering provided an opportunity for volunteers from across the Diocese of Parramatta to share their local experiences with each other, network and learn from each other, and deepen their understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, mission and justice. 

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