Bishop Bill arrives in Rome for pilgrimage
Bishop Bill has touched down in Rome and is looking forward to meeting Pope Francis. He is one of about 40 bishops making the Ad Limina Apostolorum visit, translated as “To the Threshold of the Apostles”.
One woman speaks for the Easter people
June 13, 2019
Our volunteers play a key role in the Diocese's mission
June 11, 2019
The Catholic Diocese celebrates Volunteers | Gallery
June 07, 2019
Mission makes us forever young
May 30, 2019
Old stone church fires imagination
May 30, 2019
Listen to the Spirit and Sing
May 28, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: Perpetual Day of Remembrance on 15 September
The Diocesan Liturgy Council met on Wednesday last week. One of the main items on our agenda was the Perpetual Day of Remembrance which Bishop Bill declared in 2017. This week’s Liturgy Matters seeks to till the ground, inviting us all to think about what such remembering and celebration asks of us as a faith community.
Liturgy Matters: A mystogogical reflection
June 11, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: LiturgyHelp Workshops Rescheduled
June 04, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: Solemnity of Trinity Sunday, Year C
My homily for the Solemnity of Trinity Sunday (Year C) as preached during the 5pm Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton.
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday, Year C
June 11, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C
May 28, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C
May 21, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C
May 13, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C
May 07, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C
April 30, 2019
LATEST IN OPINION & COMMENT
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Seeking wisdom
Trinity Sunday draws us in to the mystery of God and our desire as humans to explain and control all things and the need to accept that life and God are beyond the rational, and so we sit patiently and courageously in a contemplative place we call the soul.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Upholding the Law of Marriage
June 11, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Connection and hope
June 04, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Making Jesus Real
May 28, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Making a world of difference
May 21, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Do all the good you can
May 07, 2019
LATEST IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
A week of wellbeing at St James’ Muswellbrook
Research shows that high levels of mental health are associated with increased learning, creativity and productivity, more pro-social behaviour and positive social relationships and creates improved physical health and life expectancy.
Success at Paul Kelly Cup Hunter Regional Finals
June 18, 2019
Successful Foundations built for Early Learning
June 11, 2019
MEGA GALLERY: DIOSOUNDS 2019
June 07, 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
How 'Before We Say I Do' impacted Andy and Lauren
Andy and Lauren Rossi are genuine high school sweethearts whose love is obvious and touching.
Taree Community Kitchen celebrates 20,000 meals served
April 23, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorders
April 02, 2019
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
LATEST IN DARA
John Sandy shares a message of acceptance with students of Holy Family, Merewether for Harmony Week
Development and Relief Agency (DARA) Project Liaison Officer, John Sandy, visited the students of Holy Family Primary School, Merewether to share his story in time for Harmony Week 2019.
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
Student wellbeing is paramount in our schools
When it comes to supporting male student wellbeing, our Catholic school communities are committed to a proactive whole-school approach.
Classy first group walking the walk
June 01, 2019
More to Seafarers than just staying afloat
June 01, 2019
The Christchurch effect
June 01, 2019
Working together for a shared future
June 01, 2019
LATEST IN CHURCH
Announcement of national themes for discernment opens next phase for plenary council
The Plenary Council 2020 moves into its next phase of preparation today with the announcement of the National Themes for Discernment that emerged from a historic process of listening to the voices of more than 222,000 people.
Take Action This World Environment Day
June 06, 2019
Discernment leads to Plenary Council themes
June 05, 2019
Pope approves change to the Lord's Prayer
June 05, 2019
Letter to PM Scott Morrison from CRA President
May 31, 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
