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Liturgy Matters

LITURGY MATTERS: A holiday reading suggestion

The holidays are fast approaching and I am beginning to look with delight at the pile of books I am waiting to read. Many of them theological – not just liturgy but also church and associated things. Tragic I know but I enjoy it!  Throughout the year, thanks to Fr. Andrew, Liturgy Matters has included a number of reviews of books we suggest are good reads.  Here is one more.  I haven’t read this one, but I am a fan of other books by Timothy O’Malley.  At the end of Andrew’s review I have added links to his other book reviews. Enjoy your holiday reading!    

Doohan Discourse

DOOHAN DISCOURSE: 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A

My homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent (Year A) as preached during the 5pm Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton.

Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Faith formation in everyday life

On my days off, I like go to the movies. If it’s a good one, the story can live on in my heart in the weeks ahead and “teach me”. Sometimes it can even change my attitude and behaviour towards others.

Catholic Schools

St Joseph's stage drama production

The school community of St Joseph's Primary School, Kilaben Bay certainly made a difference when they presented their drama items at St Paul's Catholic College, Booragul last Thursday night.

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.  

Social Services

Back from the edge

In 2005 there was a period when you couldn’t open a newspaper or turn on a television without hearing the name John Brogden. At only 36 he was the leader of the NSW Liberal Party and widely expected to become the next premier of NSW.

DARA

DARA day-trippers get familiar

DARA’s multicultural women’s group recently enjoyed an adventure exploring Nelson Bay and surrounds.

MN Youth

Maitland-Newcastle heads to ACYF: Day 8 (Retreat Day 1)

“I guess I’m hoping to be able to slow down and unpack a lot of what happened at ACYF [Australian Catholic Youth Festival],” young Maitland-Newcastle pilgrim Jess said when posed with the question of what she hoped to gain from the two-day retreat at St John of God Retreat Centre in Shoalwater.

Aurora

Shape your shortbread

Are you looking for a homemade gift you can share with friends and family this Christmas?

Church

Give a life-giving gift this Christmas

Life-Giving Gifts are a range of gift options representing the life-changing projects Catholic Mission supports around the world.

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.