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‘What am I supposed to be doing with my life?’

This is a question that most people must contend with from time to time. We are often caught between the pressures of external sources and internal longings.

Catholic Schools

The show goes on

Thirteen budding thespians, who attend schools in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, took centre stage at the Playhouse in Newcastle last night to present their original play "I Hope: Thoughts on a Pandemic".

Liturgy Matters

LITURGY MATTERS: A feast of information and opportunities for YOU!

Because there are so many things happening at the moment, today’s Liturgy Matters offers you a feast of opportunities and information which you might like to consider over a cup of coffee.  Explore! Read! Ponder! Act!

Doohan Discourse

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Bishop Bill's homily for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) as preached during the live-streamed 9.30 am Mass from Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton.

Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Chris Lee

“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for peace and not for disaster, plans to give hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29-11

Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Leadership and Structure

I trust that many of you took time to mark International Day of Peace on Monday 21 September, observing a commitment for the people of the world to pledge to a culture of peace.

Aurora

New rhythms spring to life for Earth’s Jubilee

What is a Jubilee? In the tradition of the Church, life has an age-old rhythm. It begins with the story of creation and the rich theology of Sabbath found in the Book of Genesis. After all the work creating the world, “God rests” (Genesis 2:3). Well-known Catholic priest and writer Ronald Rolheiser describes this as the first sabbatical. Sabbath, he tells us, means seventh day.

Church

Shaping Peace Together

“Shaping Peace Together” is the theme of this year’s International Day of Peace, which took place on September 21.

Social Services

A community kitchen for all

In response to the growing need to support the vulnerable and disadvantaged, coupled with hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forster Tuncurry Community Kitchen launched in July 2020.

MN Youth

A life-changing experience

It was late at night on the day the Pastoral Placement Program application was to close that I decided to apply for the position.

DARA

This one’s from the heart

A collaboration between the diocesan Development and Relief Agency (DARA), Soul Café, and Collective Heart initiative resulted in the making of a tasty meal for families the agency supports including asylum seekers, refugees and those struggling to provide food for their families due to COVID-19 job losses.

Early Education

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle continues to expand its education network

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is expanding its education network, with the official launch today of St Nicholas Pathways.

Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, CEO, Sean Scanlon, said the initiative was established to create meaningful pathways to employment and in particular, support the growing demand for early childhood educators.  

Year in Review

Partnership puts belief in leadership

In an effort to develop leadership through the prism of theology, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is partnering with Australian Catholic University to offer a Graduate Certificate in Mission and Culture (GCMC) in 2020.