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Margery Jackman is a long-time resident and parishioner of Parramatta and has spent decades working for Catholic organisations, many of them within the Diocese. 

She was appointed by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, in December and replaces Sue Walsh as a lay representative on the seven-member panel. 

In his letter announcing her appointment, Bishop Vincent said Ms Jackman was “perfectly suited” to the role. 

“Her unique perspective, experience, expertise and wisdom will contribute to a more effective decision-making and synodal governance of the Diocese going forward,” he said.  

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Source: Catholic Outlook

This month Pope Francis invites us to pray that the dignity and worth of women be recognised in every culture. He highlights that there are countries where wome are deprived of their voice, "they are exploited, marginalized." He asks that we all respect women. "Let us respect their dignity, their basic rights. And if we don’t, our society will not progress."

Let us pray that the dignity and worth of women be recognized in every culture, and for an end to the discrimination they face in various parts of the world.

Post your prayer in our sacred space here.

"Mindful that we are called by the world and the church at this particular time in history to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, we, Sisters of Mercy Parramatta Congregation, will continue to respond mercifully to both." (Chapter Statement)

The Conference has lodged a submission to the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review through the Australian Catholic Council for Employment Relations.

Such a move would provide for an increase in the national minimum wage of $43.30 a week, bringing it from $882.80 to $926.10 a week.

• Read the Media Release in full here
• Download the full submission here (73pps, PDF)

"As Mercy women religious, we will continue to develop healthy ways of living and working together as a community of equals, participating graciously in the evolution of religious life and contemporary expressions of mercy." (Chapter Statement)

Sisters of Mercy Parramatta Congregation minister in the fields of physiotherapy and nursing, counselling, ethics, chaplaincy and pastoral care in both hospitals and hospices, as well as community based services and practice. More about our work in the ministry of healthcare can be read here.

Celebrated annually on 7 April, World Health Day each year focusses on a health topic of global concern. This year's focus "my health, my right" was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.