YOUR DIOCESE

Community invited to journey together and reflect on the Continental Stage for the Synod of Bishops IMAGE Your Diocese

Community invited to journey together and reflect on the Continental Stage for the Synod of Bishops

November 22, 2022 Elizabeth Symington

As the Church around the world has entered the Continental Stage for the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, Australians have been invited to create small groups and reflect on the Working Document for the Continental Stage.

Why did a chicken, goldfish and sheep visit St Joseph’s, East Maitland? THUMB
Interfaith Dialogue explores leadership and community THUMB
Say hello to the Catholic Community Fund THUMB
Beyond the Wall: Stories of LGBTIQ+ spirituality & transformation THUMB
Bishop’s Award 2022: Nominate a young person now THUMB
Bishop's Staff Week 2022: A time of reflection, connection, and learning THUMB

LATEST IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

2022 New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Blue Awards IMAGE Catholic Schools

2022 New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Blue Awards

November 30, 2022 Bernadette Duggan

On Monday 28 November, MacKillop Catholic College at Warnervale hosted the 25th New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC) Blue Awards, which celebrates and recognises the best sporting achievements of Catholic Secondary students throughout NSW. The strong sporting talent from the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese was on show, with six students receiving an award.

Join us at the Farewell Mass of the Director of Catholic Schools THUMB
Gallery: 'Unfiltered' ARTEXPRESS nomination by Bridie O'Connell THUMB
St Pius X Primary School, Windale claim the silver medal in the elusive Nigel Bagley Relay THUMB
Senior students enjoy Leader's Retreat THUMB
Enthusiasm swarmed at the 2nd Annual Diocesan Maths and Spelling Bee THUMB
Going green secures gold THUMB

Going green secures gold

November 01, 2022

LITURGY MATTERS

LITURGY MATTERS: Imagine... IMAGE Liturgy Matters

LITURGY MATTERS: Imagine...

November 29, 2022 Louise Gannon rsj

Imagination is integral to humanity and faith. John Lennon invited us to imagine. Martin Luther King Jr shared his dream. The prophet Isaiah shared his vision. And Jesus embodied in word and action God’s dream for a reign where all would enjoy fullness of life and peace.

LITURGY MATTERS: Evangelisation that is not weird! THUMB
LITURGY MATTERS: The Power & Importance of Silence THUMB
LITURGY MATTERS: Where have you experienced God this week? THUMB
LITURGY MATTERS: The Perpetual Day of Remembrance imperative is stronger than ever THUMB
LITURGY MATTERS: Opportunities to Refresh! THUMB
LITURGY MATTERS: Formation – Choosing life not death! THUMB

FAITH MATTERS

FAITH MATTERS: Revealing Christ the RITE Way IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Revealing Christ the RITE Way

November 22, 2022 Nicki Graham

My Sundays have become a lot richer, my faith a lot deeper. Here’s why…

FAITH MATTERS: Listen to the voices of how to be light in the world THUMB
FAITH MATTERS: Volunteering within our Diocese THUMB
FAITH MATTERS: Reconnecting face-to-face THUMB
FAITH MATTERS: Reflections on the aMeN caMiNo THUMB
FAITH MATTERS: Wrapped in a gift of love THUMB
FAITH MATTERS: Finding the God in all things… even a Deck of Cards! THUMB

LATEST IN OPINION & COMMENT

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: To be people of unity and peace IMAGE Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: To be people of unity and peace

November 29, 2022 Teresa Brierley

As the jacaranda flowers begin to drop, and the agapanthus and hydrangea dot our landscape with the colour of Advent, we journey towards Christmas.

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Reflection on “Document for the Continental Stage” THUMB
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Synod of Bishops on Synodality THUMB
BRENDON MANNYX: Prison Sunday THUMB

BRENDON MANNYX: Prison Sunday

November 08, 2022

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Peace and Non-violence THUMB
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Being Mission THUMB
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Gathering, listening, and sharing THUMB

LATEST IN CHURCH

Australian bishops back local Advent appeal for Ukrainian people IMAGE Church

Australian bishops back local Advent appeal for Ukrainian people

November 29, 2022 Australian Catholic Bishops Conference

The country’s bishops are encouraging Catholics to respond to the call from the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia to provide financial support to people in the war-torn nation as winter arrives.

Storm brewing over Pacific as climate and debt crises collide THUMB
Registrations open for Evangelise conference THUMB
Caritas Australia responds to devastating floods in Pakistan THUMB
A statement from Bishops Conference president Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on Queen Elizabeth THUMB
Australian synthesis for global Synod of Bishops published THUMB
Bishops lament family, domestic violence in annual justice statement THUMB

LATEST IN SOCIAL SERVICES

HSCya later: Sean and Jacob beat the odds and finish high school IMAGE Social Services

HSCya later: Sean and Jacob beat the odds and finish high school

November 15, 2022 Elizabeth Symington

When Sean and Jacob finished high school this year, it was something they never thought they would achieve.

You can’t put a price on stability in care, but a financial support package certainly helps THUMB
‘Don’t suffer alone’, GambleAware Week encourages people to come forward and seek help THUMB
Jean's driving towards new opportunities THUMB
Asking for help is often the hardest part, says GambleAware team THUMB
Students help CatholicCare make a difference THUMB
Volunteering gives Julie-Anne a chance to help people in need THUMB

LATEST IN EARLY EDUCATION

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

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

February 22, 2022 Alexander Foster

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

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle continues to expand its education network THUMB
Professional Development Day for St Nicholas Early Education’s educators THUMB
St Nick's has a brand new website THUMB
St Nicholas Early Education celebrates graduation day 2018 THUMB
Child-led play-based early education available at Raymond Terrace THUMB
St Nick's Raymond Terrace aims to save preschool places THUMB