Register for Global Church Conversations in September
This September, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, warmly invites you to experience the richness of the global Church through two unique and inspiring guest lectures, hosted as part of the Bishop Vincent Presents series in Sydney.
Date Posted:
12-Aug-2025

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Dr Nora Nonterah: 2 September (Sydney), 3 September (Melbourne)
In the next iteration of the Bishop Vincent Presents series, the Diocese of Parramatta will welcome Dr Nora Nonterah, a leading African theological ethicist from Ghana. She will be presenting on Tuesday 2 September at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Parramatta. As a lay woman and recent delegate to the Synod on Synodality in 2023 and 2024, Dr Nora will offer a powerful reflection on leadership, discipleship, and the wisdom of women in the Church.
Register for the Sudney event or livestream, or Melbourne event by visting
https://parracatholic.org/events/nora/
Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ: 15 September (Sydney), 16 September (Melbourne)
The second of two Bishop Vincent Presents public lectures in September will feature Cardinal Stephen Chow SJ, Bishop of Hong Kong and one of the most senior Church leaders in Asia. He will be presenting on Monday 15 September at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Parramatta on the topic of ‘Bridge Building’. With a background in psychology and education, and a deep pastoral heart, Cardinal Chow brings wisdom, courage, and compassion to the challenges facing the Church in our time.
Register for the Sydney event or livestream or Melbourne event by visiting
https://parracatholic.org/events/cardinalchow/
Source: Catholic Outlook