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12 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
✨ EDUCATION MASS 2026: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF FAITH! 🙏 What a special celebration at this year’s Education Mass! Students, educators, families and special guests came together at St Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate 40 years of the Diocese of Parramatta and the shared mission of Catholic education. 💙 The Mass also marked the launch of Light for the World: Faith in Action, a new initiative encouraging students to take what they learn about their faith and put it into action through service, advocacy and community engagement. 🌏🤝 From celebrating the legacy of Catholic education in Western Sydney to looking ahead to how our students can make a positive difference in their communities, there was plenty to reflect on and celebrate. 👉 Read the full story to discover the highlights from this special celebration: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2026/09/02/04/45/celebrating-40-years-of-faith-and-mission-at-the-2026-education-mass
12 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
👕💙 JERSEY DAY! 👕💙 Our school communities pulled on their favourite jerseys last Friday to get behind Jersey Day and help raise awareness of the life changing gift of organ and tissue donation. Inspired by the story of Nathan Gremmo, Jersey Day is a chance to start conversations with our families about organ donation and the impact one decision can have on the lives of others. ❤️ From special guest speakers and sporting matches to photo booths and Father’s Day celebrations, our schools found plenty of creative ways to show their support: 👕 St Patrick's Marist College Dundas welcomed Richard Gremmo to speak with the College community about organ and tissue donation. ⭐ Marian Catholic College Kenthurst staff and Year 12 students took to the court for a spirited volleyball match. 👕 St John XXIII Catholic College combined Jersey Day with their Father’s Day Liturgy to celebrate dads and father figures. ⭐ Good Shepherd Plumpton got involved with a photo booth and soccer on the screens at lunchtime. 👕 Parramatta Marist High School proudly wore their jerseys to help spark conversations about organ donation and giving the gift of life. A big thank you to everyone who got involved and helped share such an important message! 💙
13 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🏆 CELEBRATING VET EXCELLENCE! 🎓 As part of National Skills Week, the 12th Annual Rotary Youth Vocational Education Awards brought together schools from across Western Sydney to celebrate students and teachers who are excelling in Vocational Education and Training (VET). With 97 students and 12 teachers from CSPD schools recognised, the evening was a wonderful celebration of the skills, dedication and determination helping young people build meaningful pathways for their futures. 👏 From Business Services and Construction to Hospitality, Fitness, Information and Digital Technology, Sport Coaching and more, students were recognised across a diverse range of vocational areas. 🛠️💻 CSPD VET and RTO Leaders joined school leaders, teachers, students and families to celebrate the achievements of this year’s award recipients and the important role VET plays in preparing young people for life beyond school. Congratulations to all our students and teachers recognised! 🌟 #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #vet
12 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🏆 CELEBRATING OUR 2026 BISHOP’S AWARD RECIPIENTS! ⭐ 31 Year 12 students from across the Parramatta Diocese came together at St Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate their achievements at the annual Bishop’s Awards. ✨ Each recipient was recognised for putting their faith into action through leadership, service, learning and care for others. 🙏 From supporting their peers and leading their school communities to making a difference through social justice, liturgy and community service, these young leaders are already making their mark. 👏 👉 Read the full story at the link in our bio. @parracatholic @hugh_mcdermott #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #bishopsawards
10 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
💛 CHECKING IN CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE 💛 Our school communities came together today to mark R U OK? Day, turning our schools yellow and creating plenty of opportunities to connect, check in and start conversations. From fun activities and bright yellow accessories to meaningful conversations and plenty of smiles, students were reminded that asking a simple “Are you OK?” can let someone know they’re not alone. 💬✨ Because sometimes, a simple question is all it takes to start an important conversation. 💛 📸 St John XXIII Catholic College, Cerdon College Merrylands, St Michael's Blacktown South, St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove
11 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
💛 R U OK? DAY 💛 Today, we’re marking R U OK? Day by celebrating the simple conversations that can help someone feel heard, supported and valued. We asked Emmaus Catholic College students what checking in with others looks like, from being a better listener to making a friend feel supported. 💬⭐️ 👉 Swipe through to hear what they had to say and be reminded that a simple question can make a big difference. Check in. Listen. Be there. 💛 Ask R U OK? any day. @emmauscspd @ruokanyday #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ruokday
10 Sep 2026
Bishops Awards celebrate student leaders across Parramatta Diocese
The annual Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence celebrates Year 12 students who demonstrate strong values of faith, service, leadership and learning, recognising their positive impact on their schools and wider communities.
09 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🏆 CELEBRATING VET EXCELLENCE! 🎓 As part of National Skills Week, the 12th Annual Rotary Youth Vocational Education Awards brought together schools from across Western Sydney to celebrate students and teachers who are excelling in Vocational Education and Training (VET). With 97 students and 12 teachers from our schools recognised, the evening was a wonderful celebration of the skills, dedication and determination helping young people build meaningful pathways for their futures. 👏 From Business Services and Construction to Hospitality, Fitness, Information and Digital Technology, Sport Coaching and more, students were recognised across a diverse range of vocational areas. 🛠️💻 CSPD VET and RTO Leaders joined school leaders, teachers, students and families to celebrate the achievements of this year’s award recipients and the important role VET plays in preparing young people for life beyond school. Congratulations to all our students and teachers recognised! 🌟
10 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
A great education is about more than a result. Discover why more families across Western Sydney are choosing a Catholic school for their children - one that shapes character, purpose and belonging, not just marks. 📖 (2 min read at the link in our bio) #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #hsc