TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Setting our hearts on the Kingdom
This week we begin our Lenten journey, a journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. I am conscious that for many Catholics, Project Compassion features strongly in their history, as generous people who provide for overseas aid relief and development.
DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: Great learning-great communities
As we approach Catholic Schools Week 6th-11th March I am reminded of the caption on our promotional posters which reads Great Learning – Great Communities.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Recommitting to the gospel for the year ahead
Sunday heralds the commencement of a new week and once again I find myself at my desk reflecting on the past week and preparing for the week ahead. I have not long been home from attending the Upper Hunter Regional Council meeting at Scone.
DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: A week in review
Last week we presented the Diocesan Teacher Scholarships to seven young people about to begin their studies to become teachers. Each has come from a Catholic school and wants to teach in a Catholic school.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Happy St Valentine’s Day to the romantics among us!
What a relief to have a cool change in the weather after the heat. I have no doubt that this has left us weary and in need of a good night’s sleep.
DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: The year so far
The beginning of the school year has permitted me to visit two of our diocesan schools and I was impressed with them both.
“I’m terminally ill and the debate on euthanasia scares me”
The doctors have told me that I have a few months to live; the cancer that began in my breast four years ago has now spread to my spine, ribs, hips and, more significantly, to my lungs.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: “The Lord often reveals to the younger what is best”
Once again, the week begins with Sunday and my sitting at the end of the weekend to scribe something to you about some aspect of life in our diocesan community.