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Beginning teachers, new school principals and leaders gathered for a moving celebration at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta as Bishop Vincent Long and Parish Priests blessed and welcomed Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese staff to their new roles.

Lent provides an opportunity for reflection and preparation, leading us to gain insight and perspective in our lives. Ash Wednesday marked my first 40 days as the new Principal at Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, giving a unique opportunity to reflect on what has transpired so far.

Year 12 student leaders across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains are hopeful of using 2022 as a time to reunite and reignite their school communities after a difficult two years of the pandemic. Read more...

Coming to the end of their schooling journey, Year 12 student leaders have been given the opportunity to reflect on their years of Catholic education. Read more...

A memorial garden dedicated to the memory of the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust was unveiled yesterday by Holocaust survivors Tom Fleming and Peter Gyenes, with volunteers from Courage to Care. Read More...

Truth-telling was the focus when Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta representatives were Welcomed to Dharug Country during Reconciliation Week. The powerful event held on the site of the Blacktown Native Institute in Oakhurst will have a lasting impact as Catholic schools in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains put Reconciliation into action in 2021. Read more...

On the 25 April we commemorate ANZAC Day and give thanks and remember the sacrifices of those who have served and currently serve for our country's freedom. Marian had many representatives from the College attend various ANZAC Day ceremonies across our local area to pay their respects in remembrance of our servicemen and women. Read More...

Taking on an important role for Sunday’s ANZAC ceremony at Bella Vista, Marian College Year 11 student Ellarose Halakas is keen to highlight the role all young Australians play in commemorating and remembering the service and sacrifice of Australia’s servicemen and servicewomen. Read more...

Bethany Wade, a secondary school Anzac Ambassador for 2021 reassures the community and past veterans, that the legacy of the Anzacs will remain eternal. Read more...

In late February, Catholic Youth Parramatta (CYP) hosted their regular LIFTED sessions online, featuring music, prayer, reflection and action for primary school students, Year 12 leaders, young adults and Faith in Action Team (FIAT) teachers across the Diocese of Parramatta. FIAT teachers work together to offer additional opportunities for faith formation to students within their school community. Read more...