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Help to keep couples together

Relationships are not always easy, and there is always room for growth and improvement.

Catholic Schools

Reconnecting with friends and fun

Coming out of lockdown and social distancing brought all the children back to school after being away from their friends for too long. Director of Schools, Gerard Mowbray, rightfully points out that during this time school should be a place of reconnection, safety and fun. So, at Our Lady of Victories, Shortland we decided to hold two events in the past month to reconnect, feel safe and have a bit of fun.

Liturgy Matters

LITURGY MATTERS: Celebrants or Consumers? It matters! Part 3: The preparation of the gifts

Today we continue our reflection on what we think we are doing in the ‘Liturgy of the Eucharist’. We are driven by the question emerging in our COVID-19 experience: are we celebrants or consumers? So gather in your reflections from the first and second articles in this series and let us proceed, focusing today on the first of the four-part eucharistic action: the preparation of the gifts.

Doohan Discourse

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Bishop Bill's homily for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) as preached during the live-streamed 9.30 am Mass from Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton.

Faith Matters

A Catholic Calling

I believe I have had a very lucky life. As a young child, I was encouraged to read the stories of Jesus and develop my faith by attending school scripture or what is known now as Special Religious Education (SRE).

Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Freedom

During the past week, I attended an online Refugee Rally to demand freedom from detention, an activity conducted by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC). It was a powerful show of solidarity from across the nation with at least 900 log-in participants, meaning that more than 1000 people attended.

Aurora

Recognition and support required

The disproportionate incarceration rates of Indigenous people in Australia is an issue that cannot be understated.

Church

Local and international stars serenade in song for Project Compassion

Shortly after the commencement of Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten appeal Project Compassion, the coronavirus pandemic struck the country, closing schools, workplaces and churches and leaving the nation largely confined to our homes. With the growing need for Caritas Australia to help protect vulnerable communities globally from the virus, singer Gary Pinto and his band of star-studded collaborators stepped in to raise spirits and much needed funds.

Social Services

CatholicCare’s Winter Appeal 2020

This year, the most vulnerable people across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are struggling more than ever. The onset of winter, coupled with the impact that COVID-19 has had on people’s lives including record high unemployment rates means people need help and they need it now.

MN Youth

A life-changing experience

It was late at night on the day the Pastoral Placement Program application was to close that I decided to apply for the position.

DARA

This one’s from the heart

A collaboration between the diocesan Development and Relief Agency (DARA), Soul Café, and Collective Heart initiative resulted in the making of a tasty meal for families the agency supports including asylum seekers, refugees and those struggling to provide food for their families due to COVID-19 job losses.

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.