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The Call of the Baptised

March 02, 2019 Fr Andrew Doohan

As I sit down to write this particular column, we are on the eve of the ordination as priests of Fr John Lovell and Fr Anthony Coloma.

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Away and Home

March 02, 2019 Bishop Bill Wright

I had better tell you all about it. When a chap has had several months leave, people might just want to know the story.

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Long journey ends in joyous ordination ceremony in front of packed audience

March 02, 2019 Todd Dagwell

After a 37-year wait, Fr Anthony Coloma has been ordained - alongside Fr John Lovell - at a packed ceremony on 16 February at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton.

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Women in Leadership: Cath Garrett-Jones

March 02, 2019 Brooke Robinson

In Australia women constitute 42 percent of all employees yet make up just a quarter of executives and only 10 percent of CEOs*. This imbalance is the focus of International Women’s Day 2019.

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Women in Leadership: Teresa Brierley

March 02, 2019 Brooke Robinson

In Australia women constitute 42 percent of all employees yet make up just a quarter of executives and only 10 percent of CEOs*. This imbalance is the focus of International Women’s Day 2019.

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Women in Leadership: Lauren Hayes

March 02, 2019 Brooke Robinson

In Australia women constitute 42 percent of all employees yet make up just a quarter of executives and only 10 percent of CEOs*. This imbalance is the focus of International Women’s Day 2019.

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Women in Leadership: Sophie Smith

March 02, 2019 Brooke Robinson

In Australia women constitute 42 percent of all employees yet make up just a quarter of executives and only 10 percent of CEOs*. This imbalance is the focus of International Women’s Day 2019.

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Women in Leadership: Trish Hales

March 02, 2019 Brooke Robinson

In Australia women constitute 42 percent of all employees yet make up just a quarter of executives and only 10 percent of CEOs*. This imbalance is the focus of International Women’s Day 2019.

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Catholic Schools NSW seek capital funding boost ahead of state election

March 02, 2019 Todd Dagwell

NSW Catholic and independent schools are seeking a significant, long-term funding boost for new buildings and upgrades regardless of who wins the state election on 23 March.

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It is a privilege to be a volunteer

March 02, 2019 Cath McCarthy

When I first started volunteering with the Development and Relief Agency (DARA), formerly known as Penola House, nine years ago, I set out with the aim of assisting vulnerable people in our community.

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The stress of starting school

March 02, 2019 Tanya Russell

My five-year-old daughter started school this year and after a wonderful start, has become increasingly anxious about a number of issues.

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Australian pilgrims enjoy adventure of a lifetime at World Youth Day Panama 2019

March 02, 2019 Sr Cristina Ramada

“Do not only believe in God but believe God.” This meaningful message of Pope Francis stayed with me after coming back from my World Youth Day pilgrimage to Panama.

 

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Catholic Schools Week 2019

March 02, 2019 Amy Theodore, Suzanne Fern, Bernadette Gibson, Gerard Mowbray, Louise Gannon rsj

Catholic schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are opening their doors to families, friends and community members in celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2019.

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Scholarship aims to inspire students to make a positive change in the world

March 02, 2019 Amy Theodore

Former All Saints’ College, Maitland student, Marli Wright is about to embark on  a transformational journey after being awarded a Ma and Morley Scholarship in the Indigenous category.

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Jennifer Holland: “Today’s No is Tomorrow’s Yes!”

March 02, 2019 Brittany Gonzalez

Jennifer Holland, the first Australian female to be awarded the Silver Edison Award in New York, is an inspiring Hunter woman whose determination has revolutionised the medical industry.

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Two agencies unite to promote the Closing the Gap Refresh agenda

March 02, 2019 Lizzie Watkin

It’s been just over a decade since former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and opposition leader Brendan Nelson signed the Close the Gap Statement of Intent, but with many of the targets still well out of reach two local agencies are combining forces to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians accessing their services.

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How can I assist my child to prepare for ‘big school’?”

March 02, 2019 Elisa Edmonds

Kindergarten students across the region have been exposed to an entirely new world this past month, some embracing it with enthusiasm, others somewhat daunted.

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Spicy Coconut Rice

March 02, 2019 Bartholomew Connors

This month I have prepared a ‘throw-together’ rice dish which is stunning with crispy skin chicken (as pictured), slow roast lamb, pan fried fish or just on its own.

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What the Bible Really Says About Women: Book Review

March 02, 2019 Britten Thompson

“As you read this book and absorb the stories of all the women mentioned, note how each one of them was a special servant of God, open to his leading.”

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Calvary Mater cancer app

March 02, 2019 Calvary Mater Newcastle

A cancer diagnosis usually leaves people in a state of shock – unsure what to do or where to turn.

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Women in Leadership: Tanya Russell

March 02, 2019 Brooke Robinson

In Australia women constitute 42 percent of all employees yet make up just a quarter of executives and only 10 percent of CEOs*. This imbalance is the focus of International Women’s Day 2019.

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