Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, blessed the new redevelopment at the retirement village in Blacktown, 34km west of Sydney's CBD, as residents were welcomed into the village’s new 72 apartments.
Deacon John Cinya from Mary, Queen of the Family Parish, Blacktown; NSW State Member for Blacktown, Stephen Bali; and Catholic Healthcare CEO, Josh McFarlane, attended the blessing on Saturday.
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Established by Sydney’s two German-speaking Catholic communities St Raphael in Blacktown and St Christophorus in Croydon, St Hedwig was predominantly for German-speaking people who found a sense of belonging with like-minded neighbours, and comfort in the freedom to converse in their mother tongue.
In 2020, it merged with Catholic Healthcare and plans were created for 72 contemporary retirement apartments and a new aged care residence, with the first stage officially completed last Tuesday.
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