NCP National Convention 2010
Hosted in the Diocese of Parramatta,
Monday 12th – Friday 16th July, 2010
at the Sebel Hotel, 350 Church Street, Parramatta NSW

The NCP warmly invites all Catholic clergy (bishops, priests and deacons) from across Australia and overseas to join in camaraderie and solidarity at Parramatta to address issues relevant to our ministry. Newly ordained and recently arrived international clergy are particularly encouraged to join us.

Your Convention fee includes: all convention sessions; dinner on Monday evening; daily morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea; dinner and beverages on Tuesday evening (St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall); the planned excursions on Wednesday; and the Convention Dinner on Thursday (evening meal and beverages).

Specially negotiated prices have been organised for those who choose to stay at the Sebel Hotel during the Convention. This special price is also available for before and/or after convention accommodation – please indicate number of nights required when completing booking form. An optional full buffet breakfast is available in the restaurant at a reasonable cost of $15 per meal.

Details of excursions on the Wednesday will be published in the near future. Tentatively planned are options for travel to Sydney by the River Cat Ferry; a trip to the Blue Mountains; and an historical tour of Parramatta.Opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist daily as well as the Convention Mass in Parramatta Cathedral will also be provided.

Feature Photo: Interior of St Patrick’s Catherdal, Parramatta. Photograph by Ian Stehbens.

