Voting with a conscience
As we face the polls later this month you might already be thinking of simply ticking the first box on the ballet paper and not about much else.
Perhaps you are disillusioned with the current state of politics in our country, disappointed with the direction we are heading in and, in the ‘leaders’ before us. As such, like me, you might be more actively channel surfing to avoid yet another election ad or campaign speech. I hear your pain.
The Church can’t tell you who you should vote for. However, every person of faith- regardless of their faith, has a responsibility to inform their own conscience.

Conference to be led with 'a great pastoral heart'
May 10, 2022

Plenary Council - Walking in the Spirit
May 03, 2022

National Volunteer Week 2022: Better Together
May 03, 2022
LATEST IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
St Paul’s Catholic College Year 11 Expo
You are invited to join St Paul's Catholic College, Booragul for an evening of entertainment, interactive exhibits, and information sessions for their Year 11 Expo.

Creating Resilient Families - Online Event
May 04, 2022

Combined Schools ANZAC Commemorative Event
April 22, 2022

ASPIRE Book Launch
April 21, 2022

St Patrick’s Primary School, Swansea Open Days
April 06, 2022

Celebrating Harmony Day at Holy Family
March 24, 2022
LITURGY MATTERS: It's about life 24/7
The risen Lord meets us where we are and so does the liturgy.

LITURGY MATTERS: Easter is more than a day or three
April 14, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS: Really!
April 05, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS: Chrism Mass is all systems go!
March 22, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS: Sign me up
March 15, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS: There's an art to celebrating liturgy
March 08, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS: Rite of Election
February 21, 2022
FAITH MATTERS: The Teaching of Kindness is on her Tongue
Before our eldest child was born, I read voraciously about how to be a good mother – I was determined to do the best job I could!

FAITH MATTERS: The Soldier
April 26, 2022

FAITH MATTERS: Sacred and the secular
April 12, 2022

FAITH MATTERS: Don't be afraid to speak
March 29, 2022

FAITH MATTERS: Art and Faith
March 15, 2022

FAITH MATTERS: A journey to full communion
March 01, 2022

FAITH MATTERS: Share the love of learning
February 14, 2022
LATEST IN OPINION & COMMENT
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Vocations Sunday
I am writing this week’s message at the end of Mother’s Day, and I hope you had a lovely family day on Sunday 8 May.

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Follow me
May 03, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: A womb of new life
April 26, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Alleluia
April 19, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Hosanna
April 12, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Communities of faith, hope and love
April 05, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: World harmony and peace
March 29, 2022
A full heart
As Alex, Brendan and their three children wait for the photographer to set up on Redhead Beach, it was hard to miss the chorus of “look, it’s Mrs Walsh” from nearby youngsters enjoying an afternoon swim.

A celebratory service
March 24, 2022

Serving up new opportunities
March 22, 2022

Financial boost set to assist refugee students
March 21, 2022

Help from within
March 15, 2022

Our Volunteers
March 06, 2022

Spirit states its case
December 24, 2021
LATEST IN CHURCH
ANZAC weekend: Peace and alternatives to war
The Raising Peace Network invites you to their free online event series this ANZAC Day weekend: ‘Peace and alternatives to war’.

The sweet, but sometimes-bitter truth about Easter Chocolate
April 12, 2022

Project Compassion Week 2: Margaret from Solomon Islands
March 02, 2021

Project Compassion Week 1: Jamila from Bangladesh
February 22, 2021

Project Compassion calls on Australians to ‘Be More’
February 17, 2021

Project Compassion 2021: Be More
February 02, 2021

Catholic Church supports SRE in schools
October 16, 2020
LATEST IN SOCIAL SERVICES
Growing the Refugee Hub Community Garden
With the rising cost of living, we all know its getting that little bit more difficult to put food on the table. Helping tackle food scarcity, The Refugee Hub and St Columban's Primary School Mayfield have collaborated to bring a community garden to life.

Danial's gift to the Taree Community Kitchen
February 03, 2022

Reconnecting with purpose
February 01, 2022

Caring for those in need at Christmas
December 21, 2021

It takes a village to raise a child
September 14, 2021

Thank you for supporting others
August 31, 2021
LATEST IN 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.

St Nick's has a brand new website
January 29, 2019

St Nicholas Early Education celebrates graduation day 2018
December 19, 2018

Child-led play-based early education available at Raymond Terrace
November 13, 2018

St Nick's Raymond Terrace aims to save preschool places
October 02, 2018