Catholic Outlook Magazine Autumn 2021

Latest Appointments
in the Diocese of Parramatta
Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, has confirmed
these appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta:
Rev John McSweeney
Dean of the Mountains Deanery from 15 October 2020 until 2 August 2021.
Rev Chadi Ibrahim SDB
Assistant Priest of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta from 1 November 2020.
Rev Joby Kadambattuparambil Ittira MS
Dean of the Central East Deanery from 22 December 2020 until 2 August 2021.
Rev Alan Layt
Dean of the Central West Deanery from 22 December 2020 until 2 August 2021.
Rev Huy Viet Nguyen SJ
Assistant Priest of Holy Family Parish, Mt Druitt from 15 January 2021.
Rev Leo Choi SDB
Assistant Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, St Marys from 15 January 2021.
Rev Clifford D’souza MSFS
Assistant Priest of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Greystanes from 16 January 2021.
Very Rev Robert Riedling
Dean and Administrator of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta from 1 March 2021.
Brother David O’Brien SDB
Assistant at Don Bosco Youth and Recreation Centre, St Marys.
Fr Joby Kadambattuparambil Ittira MS, Dean of the Central East Deanery.
Image: Mary Brazell/Diocese of Parramatta.
Why is Faith important in a family?
Fr Vincent Savarimuthu,
Parish Priest, St Madeleine
Sophie Barat Parish,
Kenthurst
Images: Supplied.
“As breath is to life, so
faith is to family. Faith
in God creates a loving,
trusting atmosphere in
the family; it enriches the
relationships among the
members of the family;
it heals the wounds and
hurts bound to happen
in any relationship. Faith
in the family reflects the
Family of Triune God.
Faith enables them to
embrace others in the
spirit of love and service”.
Christine Ranaste,
Parish Coordinator,
Our Lady of the Way
Parish, Emu Plains
“The family is called
the domestic church
which, like cells of a
body, holds the body
of Christ together.
Faith in the family is
like the DNA which
helps us individually
and corporately to
function according to
the will and purpose
of our God”.
Joy Adan, writer, speaker
and content producer
and mother of two,
St Andrew the Apostle
Parish, Marayong
“Our Faith invites us
into a deeply personal,
relevant relationship
with God, who is
unwavering and reliable
and provides us
direction and comfort
in the midst of the
everyday chaos of
marriage and parenting.
I believe Faith is the
greatest gift my parents
gave to me, and the
best things I can offer
my children”.