The Catholic Church of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains has joyfully celebrated the ordination of its first priest since 2018.
Andrew Rooney, a Western Sydney local, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, in front of a packed St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, on 26 August 2022.
In front of the clergy of the Diocese of Parramatta, family, friends, parishioners and even his former school teachers, Andrew beamed as he began the next chapter of his life.
The Diocese of Parramatta congratulates Fr Andrew on his ordination and prays for his servant ministry to the people of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
To find out more about a vocation to the priesthood in the Diocese of Parramatta, visit parracatholic.org/vocations, contact the Holy Spirit Seminary or Director of Priestly Vocations, Fr Christopher del Rosario – vocations@parracatholic.org.
