Fr Greg's Easter Message 2022 IMAGE Your Diocese

Fr Greg's Easter Message 2022

April 12, 2022 Fr Greg Barker

As we gather and celebrate, Fr Greg encourages us to let Easter transform our lives, and in turn let our lives transform the lives of those around us.

Newly appointed Nuncio to visit Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle during Holy Week IMAGE Your Diocese

Newly appointed Nuncio to visit Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle during Holy Week

April 11, 2022 Fr Greg Barker

A message from Diocesan Administrator, Fr Greg Barker, regarding this week’s visit by the Nuncio to Australia

We are now in the midst of Holy Week, a very special time in our Church’s Liturgical calendar, where we celebrate the events leading up to Jesus’ death by crucifixion and His resurrection.

Our Diocese is very fortunate to have the newly appointed Nuncio to Australia, Archbishop Charles Balvo, presiding the Sacred Triduum at Sacred Heart Cathedral. In his role as Nuncio, Archbishop Balvo is the Pope’s Ambassador to Australia, and this will be one of his first engagements since arriving in the country last month.

In another significant milestone, it will also be the first time that a Nuncio has presided at the Triduum in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. I thank Fr Andrew Doohan, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral for welcoming Archbishop Charles Balvo to our Cathedral.

Ahead of his visit I wanted to share a recently published article, prepared by the Australia Catholic Bishop’s Conference, with you. The article highlights Archbishop Balvo’s diverse experience, the roles of a Nuncio, his previous connections to Australia, what he is expecting to find here and how he plans to come to know the People of God.

To read the ACBC article, please follow the link below:

https://mediablog.catholic.org.au/archbishop-balvo-takes-up-appointment-as-nuncio-to-australia/

A “highlights” video introducing Archbishop Balvo has also been prepared and can be viewed via the link below:

https://youtu.be/HJZ-PnD9l5E

 

 

 

Lenten Reflections of the Scripture: Week 5 IMAGE Your Diocese

Lenten Reflections of the Scripture: Week 5

April 05, 2022 Sarah James

During each week of Lent, we will share a video from a member of our Diocesan community, reflecting on their encounter with the mystery of God in the scriptures. 

How you can give back to the Diocesan community IMAGE Your Diocese

How you can give back to the Diocesan community

March 29, 2022 Sarah James

During the Lenten season, together, we embark on a journey where we focus not just on ourselves but on the needs of others.

Lenten Reflections of the Scripture: Week 4 IMAGE Your Diocese

Lenten Reflections of the Scripture: Week 4

March 29, 2022 Sarah James

During each week of Lent, we will share a video from a member of our Diocesan community, reflecting on their encounter with the mystery of God in the scriptures. 

Ecumenical Way of the Cross IMAGE Your Diocese

Ecumenical Way of the Cross

March 29, 2022 Sarah James

Join us on Sunday as we walk through the last moments of Jesus’ earthly life with the Ecumenical Way of the Cross.

Invitation to stand in solidarity with Ukraine IMAGE Your Diocese

Invitation to stand in solidarity with Ukraine

March 22, 2022 Sarah James

Fr Paul Berezniuk invites you to join the Ukrainian community for Mass, praying for peace in Ukraine, each Friday at 10am at the Ukrainian Catholic Church, 105 Gosford Road, Adamstown

Lenten Reflections of the Scripture: Week 3 IMAGE Your Diocese

Lenten Reflections of the Scripture: Week 3

March 22, 2022 Sarah James

During each week of Lent, we will share a video from a member of our Diocesan community, reflecting on their encounter with the mystery of God in the scriptures.