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Service for Peace

Bishop Michael Kennedy and the Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Council invite you to a communal Service for Peace on 12 December.

Catholic Schools

Handing over hampers to help those in need this Christmas

This article has been produced by The Newcastle Herald. 

DOING their part to help their community this Christmas, students at St Jospeh's Primary School, Kilaben Bay have been collecting non-perishable items for hampers.

In the last couple of weeks they have bagged cans of tin fruit and vegetables, packets of chips, biscuits and chocolate, pudding and long-life milk and custard.

Liturgy Matters

LITURGY MATTERS: Exuberant Praise and Worship

When engaging and addressing the spirituality of young people, it is important to understand where they are, especially in light of an eclectic and uncertain world. As more young people find ways to navigate this ever-changing society, providing them with spiritual guidance can strengthen their connection and growth with their faith.

Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Staying awake to the murmuration of hope

During the first week of Advent in this liturgical cycle scripture encourages us to stay awake and to be alert to everything in the present and into the future. It is also the week that places an emphasis on hope with the lighting of the prophecy candle to remind us that God will fulfil his promise through the birth of Jesus.

Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Our Mission to Mercy

In this week’s message, I have chosen to share with you some of my readings over the past two weeks, now that the NSW legislation for Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) has come into being.

Church

Church in Australia carrying forward its pursuit of synodality

A letter to the People of God in Australia has been prepared to provide an update on the Church’s progress beyond the conclusion of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia.

Social Services

CatholicCare launches Christmas Hamper Drive

CatholicCare is hoping to distribute much-needed hampers throughout our community this Christmas, and we need your support!

Early Education

$500 voucher to be issued to parents for Before and After-School Care & Vacation Care

St Nicholas OOSH is currently finalising the process of becoming a registered provider for the NSW Government’s BASC Voucher Program.