Ordination to the Priesthood and Diaconate
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, is the mother church of the Diocese and the sacred place where most ordinations to the priesthood are celebrated. As the seat of the Bishop of Parramatta, the Cathedral is the natural home for this profound moment in the life of the Church.
Ordination is both a personal vocation and a gift to the whole community. In the presence of family, friends, and the faithful, candidates are ordained through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, committing their lives to service through Word and Sacrament.
Each ordination is a celebration marked by solemn ritual, prayer, and the unity of the diverse Catholic community in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. The beauty and reverence of the Cathedral liturgy reflect the significance of this lifelong commitment.
