GALLERY: Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass was held Tuesday 16 April at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Bishop Bill Wright's Easter Message
April 18, 2019
Bishop Bill to meet Pope Francis
April 15, 2019
GALLERY: Annual Ecumenical Way of the Cross
April 09, 2019
The year of values
April 05, 2019
Liturgy Matters – Why the cross?
Some weeks ago there was an ecumenical gathering focused on the question ‘Why the cross?’ It was a wonderful, engaging, enlightening evening. Three of us spoke and I was stretched by the reflections shared by our two brothers from other Christian Churches. What follows is an abbreviation of the reflection I gave. As we journey through Holy Week which pivots on the cross, you might reflect on your own response to the question, ‘Why the Cross?’
Nurturing our ecumenical heart
April 02, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: New LiturgyHelp Workshops
March 26, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: Liturgical resources for Lent
March 18, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: a long, lingering, liturgical lent
March 05, 2019
Liturgy Matters: The Passion of the Lord
February 26, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year C
My homily for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord (Year C) as preached during the 9.30am Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton.
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 4th Sunday of Lent, Year C
April 01, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C
March 25, 2019
A special message from Fr Andrew Doohan
March 18, 2019
THE DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year
February 25, 2019
THE DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
February 19, 2019
THE DOOHAN DISCOURSE: Homilies 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
February 12, 2019
LATEST IN OPINION & COMMENT
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Young People
“Where are the young people?” This same question has been asked for generations and generations. The youth are around. Sure they may not all be in active ministry or bringing groups of friends to Sunday worship but they are there, in our pews with their families or sitting by themselves, in our schools, in our cafes making us coffee and stacking shelves at our supermarkets. They may not always be in the brick building that many of us consider our “Parish” but they are within our communities. I believe the question should be more along the lines of how are we as communities of faith encountering, engaging with, and encouraging active participation with our young people?
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Oscar Romero and a top chef
April 09, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Powerful Words
April 02, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Prudence
March 26, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: everyone belongs
March 18, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Learn Serve Belong
March 05, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Speaking the truth in love
February 26, 2019
LATEST IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
MEGA GALLERY: An Egg-cellent Easter
Across the Diocese, Easter celebrations were in full swing as schools held their annual Easter hat parades.
Flying drone-high at San Clemente Mayfield
April 16, 2019
The LA Religious Education Congress was inspiring
April 12, 2019
Our schools shine in NAPLAN
April 10, 2019
LATEST IN EARLY EDUCATION
St Nick's has a brand new website
Learn more about our centres and wonderful team and keep up to date with all our latest news on the brand new St Nick’s website.
St Nicholas Early Education celebrates graduation day 2018
December 19, 2018
Child-led play-based early education available at Raymond Terrace
November 13, 2018
St Nick's Raymond Terrace aims to save preschool places
October 02, 2018
St Nicholas showcases its newest Early Education Centre
September 25, 2018
Tag your St Nick's Kid on Instagram
September 18, 2018
LATEST IN SOCIAL SERVICES
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Today is World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), marked annually on 2 April and aims to place a spotlight on the unique talents and challenges that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience.
It's right to turn the page - but first you have to read it
March 18, 2019
Children are going homeless, but there’s something you can do to help
February 26, 2019
Fostering connections with family and community
February 12, 2019
A pro-active approach to family preservation
February 05, 2019
LATEST IN DARA
‘It’s a hand-up, not a handout’: DARA at Woodberry
DARA’s Van now operates a service in Woodberry service after Tracy Iles, Auxiliary Lieutenant of The Salvation Army Centre Raymond Terrace, approached the Van’s Coordinator, Baden Ellis about entering into a partnership.
DARA’s Refugee Hub provides integration and independence for migrants
February 26, 2019
Everett's Story: Why I volunteer
February 19, 2019
Stronger together: DARA at Raymond Terrace Salvation Army
February 12, 2019
Matt's Story: DARA's Van visits Nelson Bay
February 05, 2019
Inspiring journey ends with Australian citizenship
January 30, 2019
Sacred@Seven is under new management
A room filled with young people is not usually silent. However, at Sacred@Seven (S@S), this is what sets it apart. Young people are sitting or kneeling; eyes closed in reflection and prayer. Soft music fills the church, and the centre point is a monstrance holding the most precious thing to a Catholic: The Blessed Sacrament.
Get involved in the Australian Catholic Youth Festival!
April 11, 2019
Pope Francis declares to youth: Christ is Alive!
April 03, 2019
Youth invited to Light to the Nations Easter pilgrimage
February 14, 2019
World Youth Day begins next week
January 16, 2019
World Youth Day 2019 to be a ‘testing ground’
December 13, 2018
Be part of Young Christian Students
November 23, 2018
Former classmates a great network
Justin Hales’ success story began when nostalgia for the family holidays of his youth in Kurri Kurri drove him to create an Airbnb-style online disruptor for the caravan holiday market. The idea came to him after he decided that buying a caravan to relive his family holidays was not a viable option.
Fr Frank Brennan debunks myths
April 15, 2019
God’s light shines bright in Magdalene Award
April 15, 2019
Hope and Joy
April 15, 2019
My journey to baptism
April 06, 2019
Easter: The metamorphosis of life
April 06, 2019
What Easter means to me
April 06, 2019
LATEST IN CHURCH
Pope Francis approves new law to protect minors and vulnerable adults
Pope Francis has approved a new law to make it compulsory to report sexual abuse allegations in the Vatican and its diplomatic missions around the world. The safeguarding guidelines for the Vatican and Roman Curia aim to protect minors and vulnerable adults.
What does the Annual Good Friday Collection achieve?
March 28, 2019
Pope’s Lenten message calls for generosity
March 05, 2019
Pope to publish papal document on youth synod
February 28, 2019
Lochinvar’s award-winning architecture
SHAC, the Newcastle architecture design studio based in Islington, NSW, has won the Prestigious Blacket Prize and the NSW Education Award at this year’s NSW Institute of Architecture Awards for Stage One of St Patrick’s Primary School, Lochinvar.
St Joseph’s welcomes first female leader since 1994
April 10, 2019
Schools show their support for our farmers
April 10, 2019
One year of Dara’s Van
April 05, 2019
St Bede’s is building a strong community
April 05, 2019
