Become a scripture teacher
Who created God?
Who was Jesus?
When did the world begin?
The beginnings of St John’s Church
December 04, 2019
The journey of the Divine
December 03, 2019
Synod question makes strong statement
November 25, 2019
Bicentenary of the Birth of the Bab the Herald of the Baha’i Faith
November 22, 2019
Why We Need the Synod and the Synod Needs You
November 19, 2019
Blooming marvellous
November 12, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: A holiday reading suggestion
The holidays are fast approaching and I am beginning to look with delight at the pile of books I am waiting to read. Many of them theological – not just liturgy but also church and associated things.
LITURGY MATTERS: The church building matters
December 03, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: Sunday of the Word of God
November 26, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: Formation Matters
November 19, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: Before Advent is Christ the King
November 12, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: Advent’s Coming
November 05, 2019
LITURGY MATTERS: Reflecting on the Gathering Song at Mass
October 28, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A
My homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent (Year A) as preached during the 5pm Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton.
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 1st Sunday of Advent, Year A
December 03, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
November 19, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
November 12, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
November 05, 2019
DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
October 28, 2019
LATEST IN OPINION & COMMENT
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Faith formation in everyday life
On my days off, I like go to the movies. If it’s a good one, the story can live on in my heart in the weeks ahead and “teach me”. Sometimes it can even change my attitude and behaviour towards others.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: A time of waiting
December 03, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Thy Kingdom come
November 26, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: We are all in this together
November 19, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Renewing our communities
November 12, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Listening with the ear of the heart
November 05, 2019
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Sadness and hope
October 29, 2019
LATEST IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Mini Vinnies fete raises Christmas appeal and mission money
In the lead up to the end of school term, the school community of St Francis Xavier’s Primary School, Belmont have been busy with celebrations, fundraisers and Christmas appeals.
Tripping the light fantastic
December 09, 2019
St Joseph’s go back to the 80s
December 06, 2019
St Pius X Windale celebrate 60 years
December 05, 2019
Vegetating on success
December 04, 2019
Gallery: Colour-filled community spirit
December 03, 2019
Ageless spread of season’s cheer
December 02, 2019
LATEST IN 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.
St Nick's has a brand new website
January 29, 2019
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
LATEST IN SOCIAL SERVICES
Back from the edge
In 2005 there was a period when you couldn’t open a newspaper or turn on a television without hearing the name John Brogden. At only 36 he was the leader of the NSW Liberal Party and widely expected to become the next premier of NSW.
Restoration projects benefit from research
August 05, 2019
How 'Before We Say I Do' impacted Andy and Lauren
April 29, 2019
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
LATEST IN DARA
Parliamentary Recognition for Toronto Community Kitchen
The wonderful work of the Development and Relief Agency's (DARA’s) Community Kitchen in Toronto has been recognised in Parliament.
Community votes to feed the homeless
October 28, 2019
‘Never give up’: DARA’s Community Day at St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen
September 04, 2019
Creative afternoons encourage conversation
August 21, 2019
Refugees assimilate to funny side of learning
June 21, 2019
DARA’s Refugee Hub provides integration and independence for migrants
February 26, 2019
Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 5 (Festival Day 2)
“It will be hard to match the energy of yesterday,” I heard a young pilgrim say as we walked into the day two opening plenary session of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2019. Hard, yes, but it happened.
Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 4 (Festival Day 1)
December 08, 2019
Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 3 (Mass at St Mary's Cathedral)
December 07, 2019
Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 2 (Sydney - Perth)
December 06, 2019
Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 1 (Newcastle - Sydney)
December 06, 2019
Fires can’t destroy the heart of the people
Catastrophic fires burnt across NSW and Queensland throughout November and many readers will have firsthand experience of what it looked and felt like. It will remain raw for many of us for some time to come.
A pilgrim’s progress
December 07, 2019
When Greta was the world
November 29, 2019
Males must hold each other accountable
November 21, 2019
Living, learning, growing
November 20, 2019
Life options from literacy
November 15, 2019
Don’t put your wellbeing on hold
November 15, 2019
LATEST IN CHURCH
Australian churches unite to help millions fleeing conflict and disaster
1300 churches spanning 15 denominations across Australia have come together to stand-up to injustice and respond to the urgent needs of men, women and children who are fleeing conflict and disaster worldwide.
Empowering women and inspiring hope on world day of the poor
November 12, 2019
Technology meets spirituality
October 28, 2019
Catholic Church announces national drought prayer campaign
October 23, 2019
International faith leaders urge Adani to abandon coal project
October 17, 2019
Poverty hurts us all
October 08, 2019
Help overcome the silence on women’s leadership
October 02, 2019
From strength to strength
St Nicholas Early Education grew to three areas during the year. These were: Early Education centres, which provide care and education to young children in the years before schools; OOSH, which is care for school-aged children before and after school and during vacations; and the third area, St Nicholas Pathways, which is the training of students to work in the early education sector.
DARA – Year in Review
December 07, 2019
Message from Teresa Brierley
December 07, 2019
Message from Graham Heath
December 07, 2019
Message from Gerard Mowbray
December 07, 2019
Message from Gary Christensen
December 07, 2019
Message from Sean Tynan
December 07, 2019