About
Our Patron
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
In speaking to National Catholic Reporter's Christopher White, Bishop Vincent says he does not want to compare himself with the pope, but that he is simply trying to draw from what Francis is teaching and apply it in his own backyard. (Read More)
The Diocese of Parramatta farewells former school Principal Sr Brenda Kennedy CHF who, after years of serving in a range of educational roles, is returning to her homeland of Ireland. (Read More)
Here’s a unique opportunity to support the mission of the Church in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, through combining your skills in administrative governance, legal coordination, program management and records management. (Read More)
The Diocese of Parramatta recently celebrated its second official Mass for our deceased clergy at St Aidan’s Parish, Rooty Hill. Parishioners, priests, and deacons from around the Diocese gathered to pray for our deceased clergy, whose lives were dedicated to faithfully serving the people of God and striving to draw others closer to Christ. (Read More)
Starting out as a volunteer with the pastoral care team at Canberra Hospital in 2018, Abraham was drawn to helping people in their moments of need from a very early age, following a personal encounter of God’s love in 2008. (Read More)
