Bishop Vincent’s Homily for the Commemoration of All Souls 2026

Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen of Parramatta delivered a homily for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed on November 1, 2026.

During the homily, the bishop spoke on the communion between the living and the dead, noting that the bonds of love endure after death. He described the feast as a time to express communion with those undergoing purification before the beatific vision.

Reflecting on the first reading from the Book of Wisdom, Bishop Vincent stated that God does not judge based on appearances or the length of a person's life. He shared the example of an individual who lived a short life marked by health battles and birth defects, noting that the person lived with dignity and provided joy to others.