COVID-19 Update (1 October 2021)

Recently the NSW Government announced its "roadmap" for the easing of restrictions. These are expected to begin during the course of this month, once 70% of people in NSW aged 16 and over have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Further easing of restrictions will take place when the double-dose vaccination rate reaches 80%, andContinue reading "COVID-19 Update (1 October 2021)"

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Vincent Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination

Our bishop, Most Rev Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv, has today released a pastoral letter about COVID-19 vaccination. In the letter, he affirms that receiving the COVID-19 vaccination is in accordance with Catholic teaching, and encourages all eligible people within the Diocese to get vaccinated. Bishop Vincent's Pastoral letter 6 August 2021Download Particularly asContinue reading "Pastoral Letter from Bishop Vincent Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination"

COVID-19 Update (28 July 2021)

Information current as at 28 July 2021 Today, the NSW Government has announced a further extension to stay-at-home orders for the whole for the Greater Sydney area. The lockdown now remains in effect until 12:01 am on Saturday 28 August. As such, all Masses are still cancelled, and the church remains closed. Funerals may beContinue reading "COVID-19 Update (28 July 2021)"

COVID-19 Update (15 May 2021)

Information current as at 15 May 2021 Temporary COVID-19 restrictions introduced for last weekend were extended until 12:01 am on Monday 17 May. As such, for all Masses this weekend, the wearing of face masks remains mandatory, and singing by the assembly is not permitted. Further details are provided in our previous COVID-19 update. ThankContinue reading "COVID-19 Update (15 May 2021)"