Silver jubilee reflections
An elderly priest recently commented to me that a priest’s 25th anniversary of ordination is a good time to reflect because
it is usually about the halfway point in his life of active ministry.
Many parts. One body. One mission.
For over half a decade, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has lived by the ethos Many parts. One body. One mission.
A place to call home
In the heart of Tighes Hill, a presbytery that was sitting empty less than a year ago is now a symbol of independence, freedom and new beginnings for five young men.
A storyteller’s legacy
It’s not every day that one of Australia’s finest musicians, who’s worked with industry legends Prince and Led Zeppelin, performed for Queen Elizabeth II (twice), toured the world multiple times and performed on top of the iconic Sydney Opera House, ends up in a Catholic School in Aberdeen.
Valuable life lessons
St Clare’s High School, Taree students are learning essential life skills by helping community members who need support to access hot, nutritious meals.
The story of a fisherman’s son
It’s August 1973.
In a small village, Pallimunai, Mannar in the Northern Province of Mannar in Sri Lanka, a young fisherman and his wife are devastated to find that their firstborn child had been born with fluid in his skull, ears and nose. This condition almost guaranteed he wouldn’t survive.
Just keep turning up
Becoming a foster carer might be a journey filled with a few tough times but imagine how much harder it is for the child.
Remembrance and Connection
As we pause in remembrance this September to acknowledge the devastation caused to victims, survivors, and the families of those who experienced child sexual abuse within the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, we are reminded of the importance of connectedness and compassion to support in healing.
Mary Magdalene Award recognises faith-filled women
Thirty-eight women who are grounded in their faith and dedicated to their community were recognised just a few weeks ago.
