Friends visited recently to meet my newborn. We got to talking about the current trend to delay starting a family in favour of travelling, purchasing a house and establishing careers.
Last night a crowd of 50 gathered as an ecumenical and interfaith community at the Therry Centre, East Maitland, to hear our Anglican and Catholic bishops discuss health and wholeness.
If the smiles of the children are any indication, then St Patrick’s Early Education Centre at Singleton has much to celebrate as it marks its tenth anniversary.
As I enter the last month of my contract as Communications Manager for the diocese, I am filled with admiration for the tireless work that goes into bringing Aurora to fruition each month, and a feeling of privilege to be here for the 150th edition. I thought I’d find out from our Aurora Editor of 14 years, Tracey Edstein, how Aurora has become the magazine it is today.
On Friday 14 August 2015, almost 18 months after the launch of the St John’s Restoration Appeal, and after receiving planning approval, Bishop Bill Wright signed and exchanged contracts with the builder and stonemason to undertake the momentous works which will form the first stage of the project to restore St John’s.
Researchers from the Institute of Child Protection Studies are inviting young people aged 15-18 to participate in an online survey about their views on children and young people’s safety in institutions.