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Home, hearth and Earth

As we began to look to Christmas this year, fires raged across our region and up and down our state.

Catholic Schools

St Pius X Awarded School National Songwriting Winners

A group of musically talented students who attend St Pius X High School in Adamstown recently took out a national songwriting competition for their song Unplug and Connect. 

Liturgy Matters

National Biennial Liturgy Conference

Pope Francis encourages Catholics to deepen their understanding and love of the liturgy through continuing formation, stating that ‘liturgy is a life that forms, not an idea to be learnt’. The National Biennial Liturgy Conference will offer such formation, in line with Plenary Council discernment, with an aptly titled theme of ‘Liturgy: Forming a Prayerful and Eucharistic Church’.

Doohan Discourse

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year A

My homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent (Year A) as preached during the 5.30pm Saturday evening Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton.

Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Wait in anticipation

I trust your spiritual preparation for Christmas during this season of Advent is proving to be nourishing. Some people across the diocese are reading “The Way”, a resource prepared by the Diocese of Wollongong, and which offers daily reflections.

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.  

Social Services

Taree Community Kitchen receives $500 donation

This morning the Taree Community Kitchen received a $500 donation from the Commonwealth Bank (CBA). 

DARA

DARA day-trippers get familiar

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

MN Youth

Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 9 (Retreat Day 2)

Today marked the final day of retreat for Maitland-Newcastle’s ACYF (Australian Catholic Youth Festival) pilgrims and also the last full day of their 10-day pilgrimage before heading home tomorrow morning.

Aurora

Some facts about ecstasy-testing kits

Ecstasy-testing kits, as well as tests for a range of other drugs (cocaine, ketamine and LSD) are widely available on-line and are used by many to access information about what is contained in the drugs they have purchased.

Church

Reception and implementation of the First Vatican Council

It is 150 years since the First Vatican Council met in Rome. A series of three articles will reflect on this momentous event. 

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.