About
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St John the Evangelist was the son of Zebedee and the brother of St James the Great, he was a fisherman until he was called to be an apostle.
Sacrament
The first Catholic Church in Riverstone was opened on the 2nd July 1882 and stood on the site of the current church.
History
The first Catholic Church in Riverstone was opened on the 2nd July 1882 and stood on the site of the current church.
Youth Group
All school-aged children and their parents are invited to attend a get-together for the Youth Group.
Diocesan News
They lined up alongside theologians, laity and the media to procure the simultaneous translation headsets for the panel discussion on "The Role and Authority of the Bishop in a Synodal Church." Much of the evening's discussion focused on how to move away from a monarchical exercise of episcopal authority. (Read More)
Hundreds of faithful gathered at Our Lady of the Rosary St Marys to witness the unveiling and blessing of a new awe-inspiring Marian statue, generously crafted by famous Australian migrant artist and devoted parishioner, Marijan Bekic. (Read More)
Christian leaders of different denominations join Pope Francis on Friday evening in the Vatican’s Protomartyrs Square to celebrate an ecumenical vigil together with thousands of believers from around the world, marking the anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and the start of a new ecumenical era. (Read More)
The Catholic Church may be on the verge of a new era of laity-supported engagement and encounter as it enters the third decade of the new millennium. (Read More)
In the Diocese of Parramatta, the Ephpheta Centre and St Paul the Apostle Catholic Parish in Winston Hills celebrate monthly inclusive Masses for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Held on the third Sunday of each month, the dedicated Masses include an Auslan translation service, hearing loops in the Church, as well as visual aids to assist with Mass participation. (Read More)
