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Way of the Cross brings community together to celebrate Mary

People from across the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle gathered at Toronto last Sunday for the Way of the Cross.

Catholic Schools

Emmaus Award Spotlight: Fiona Stretton

Members of the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle community gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral last month for the annual Called to Serve Mass.

Before the mass, the annual Emmaus Awards were presented, which recognise and celebrate the significant contributions of staff in schools across the diocese.

Liturgy Matters

LITURGY MATTERS: Operation Installation is ‘done and dusted’! Now the work begins!

The Liturgical Reception and Installation of Bishop Michael Kennedy reveals a lot to us about this ‘Catholic Thing’ that we are part of, either by baptism or employment.  

Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Finding faith and hope in the creative

It was in late 2022 that I was invited to Murrurundi to assist with an ecumenical gathering focusing on creativity and spirituality. I was delighted to meet those that attended the day, each person came with an openness to share their gifts and felt safe to express their creativity and spirituality.

Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Our Journey to Jerusalem

I am just home from our annual Ecumenical Way of the Cross at St Joseph’s Parish, Toronto, having walked with over one hundred people, through the wonderful bush setting of that parish and its fourteen station crosses.

Church

Diverse Faith groups urge Politicians to 'work together across political divides' for Voice Referendum

A powerful coalition of national religious and ethno-religious organisations has sent a joint open letter to all federal parliamentarians, calling on politicians to co-operate across political divides in support of the upcoming Voice referendum.

Social Services

Harmony Day: A chance to connect, reflect and walk together

We all smile in the same language. Living together in harmony. Everyone belongs.

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.