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Palm Sunday Mass to be live-streamed from Sacred Heart Cathedral

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is encouraging people to jump online as Bishop Bill celebrates Mass on Palm Sunday.

Catholic Schools

Award five years in the making

Sandra Kinloch, Leader of Learning Technologies at St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar, is the 2020 recipient of the Emmaus Award for First Five Years of Teaching.

Liturgy Matters

LITURGY MATTERS: Pope Francis COVID-19 Blessing

In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, Pope Francis has stood in stunning isolation to share his profoundly moving reflection and blessing in which he entrusts us all to the compassionate care of God. 

Doohan Discourse

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A

Bishop Bill's homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent (Year A) as preached in an empty Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton as Mass was celebrated at 9.30 am in the absence of the assembly.

Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: A Sabbath time

This is the second weekend of not gathering as a community, with some of us going on line for the live-streaming of Mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral with Bishop Bill.

Aurora

A Time to Hope, by Paul F. Castley MSC

It’s a difficult time to be a part of our church community.

Church

Catholic hospitals join with public hospitals as part of commonwealth agreement to fight COVID-19

Australia’s largest grouping of not-for-profit health providers, Catholic Health Australia, welcomed the news that the Morrison Government will ensure its hospitals will be able to continue the fight against coronavirus.

Social Services

Student volunteers at Taree Community Kitchen

The 2020 school year has started with St Clare’s High School Taree Year 10 students working closely with the wider community to celebrate what it means to support and understand the value of helping others. 

MN Youth

All you need is love

Benedict Slee is a man on a mission.

DARA

DARA day-trippers get familiar

DARA’s multicultural women’s group recently enjoyed an adventure exploring Nelson Bay and surrounds.

Early Education

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle continues to expand its education network

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is expanding its education network, with the official launch today of St Nicholas Pathways.

Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, CEO, Sean Scanlon, said the initiative was established to create meaningful pathways to employment and in particular, support the growing demand for early childhood educators.  

Year in Review

Partnership puts belief in leadership

In an effort to develop leadership through the prism of theology, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is partnering with Australian Catholic University to offer a Graduate Certificate in Mission and Culture (GCMC) in 2020.