Abroad thoughts from home
I have written previously about my recent time in Nigeria. When I had done what I went to do there, I travelled on to England for my annual leave - something I have done before but not for about 10 years. I am now going to take the great risk, with an Australian readership, of reflecting a little on some of the good things about Britain, why I feel so comfortable there and, to some extent, what I miss when I come home.
Sabine qualifies for Irish Dance World Open Championships
Sabine Bowdidge has just qualified for the Irish Dancing World Open Championships in Killarney Ireland in June 2019.
Pope Francis and the Hyland’s in Ireland
Held every three years, the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) was held in Dublin Ireland from the 21 - 26 of August. This event, the ninth of its kind, gives families from all over the world the opportunity to come together and celebrate, pray and reflect on the central importance of marriage and the family.
A young woman’s call to Religious Life
The first time God inspired me with the sense of a calling to Religious Life, I was about 16 years old and living in Taree.
The benefits of Marriage and Relationship Education and Bringing Baby Home years on
‘We often spend years studying for a career - but rarely give time to learning how to be a great partner or a great parent - and yet that is the most important role we play.’
Becoming a successful leader
Q: I’ve recently been promoted into a management role of a large team. I’ve previously supported this team in a temporary capacity but that experience did not allow me much time to lead the team effectively. I’d like to develop my skills in effective management and leadership – what should I consider and read to get me started?
Investing in educators is investing in education
“We believe our educators are our best resource in all of our services.” These are the words of Kerri Armstrong, the General Operations Manager of St Nicholas Early Education - and it is an understanding which underpins St Nick’s driving philosophy.
Mark Hughes – an inspiration to others
In the first of our features on former Catholic schools’ students and the successes they have achieved in their chosen field of endeavour, we speak to Mark Hughes.
Best face forward for St Paul’s Archipaul
The Archipaul Portrait Prize showcases the portraiture talents of students at St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul.
Creating leaders of the future
Students leaders from St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen were joined by secondary schools from across the Upper Hunter for the Burn Bright Leadership Day at St Luke’s Hall in Scone.
The Healthiest Catholic School Canteen
Students of St Paul’s Primary School, Gateshead are enjoying a new menu after being the first Catholic School in the Hunter New England (HNE) region to successfully meet the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy through the NSW Government’s Menu Check Service.
Creative Constructions at St Therese’s
A creative construction project is currently underway at St Therese’s Primary School, New Lambton.
The lives of refugees are a compass for finding my way
For some of us wisdom comes by only when we leave home.
Celebrating 60 years of marriage
Marriage isn’t meant to be a fairy tale - it’s a commitment.
The CDF – Enabling the Diocese to do good work in the community
The Catholic Development Fund (CDF), which started over 50 years ago, was established to assist with building schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. It is a very different entity today.
