Standing on the Shoulders – Diocesan Resource Centre
There aren’t many places in Newcastle that are intentionally built with hopes, dreams and visions for the community.
Should we turn off the news for the sake of our mental health?
In today’s interconnected world, staying informed is more accessible than ever before. Whether it’s an official channel or via social media, the 24-hour media cycle amplifies exposure to news content, making it challenging to escape a bombardment of negative and frightening information.
Artificial intelligence and the war on creativity
In June 2023, Aurora ran an article on the AI Revolution. Since then, AI has continued to evolve rapidly across various domains, including but not limited to its use in healthcare, autonomous systems, business, regulation and policy, research and collaboration and even being utilised as a tool to address climate change.
Heartfelt Handbags lift spirits
Handbags full of hope have been delivered by some passionate people in our Diocese, to a community that’s feeling a “little bit forgotten”.
Fake it till you make it
The teenage years are a rough time for most people. Finding your identity, adapting to changing relationships, navigating a rollercoaster of emotions while trying to figure out who you are and where you fit in the world.
Make a difference this winter
A confronting privilege.
Somewhat a juxtaposition, but this statement is how it sometimes feels to lead the CatholicCare team and our diverse services, as we serve our community.
Creating a future free of fillings
As part of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office High Potential and Gifted Education program, the Virtual Academy provides students with the opportunity to go beyond their classroom curriculum and complete research projects close to their hearts, or even their teeth!
Our commitment
In their 2023 Social Justice Statement, Australia’s Catholic bishops called on the nation to seek “a new engagement which involves a commitment to listen to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sisters and brothers and learn from them”.
NAIDOC Week 2024
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
Investing in our students and our region
The Diocese recently announced that work would soon commence on its newest school, Catherine McAuley Primary School at Medowie. This will be the fourth school that the Diocese has developed since the opening of St Aloysius Catholic Primary School at Chisholm.
Advancing Human Dignity – One Person at a Time
“Every human person possesses an infinite dignity, inalienably grounded in their very being, which prevails in and beyond every circumstance, state, or situation the person may encounter.” (1)
