Articles by Lawrie Hallinan

Diocesan Synod to draw on National Governance Report IMAGE Your Diocese

Diocesan Synod to draw on National Governance Report

September 14, 2020

Reform of Diocesan and Parish governance was a strong call at the first session of the Maitland-Newcastle Synod on 23 November 2019.  Synod organisers have heard and are acting upon the call for governance that is more: inclusive, participatory, accountable, and humble.

Attractive prospect awaits IMAGE Aurora

Attractive prospect awaits

September 08, 2020

Many of us are now making the most of any opportunity to leave our home-based COVID-19 social isolation and enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and the sense of space outdoors.

Finding God in the Garden - 24 May IMAGE Your Diocese

Finding God in the Garden - 24 May

May 19, 2020

People of the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese are invited to a prayer period to mark the conclusion of Laudato si’ week, 16-24 May 2020.

Developing a “virtual” Catholic community IMAGE Your Diocese

Developing a “virtual” Catholic community

April 03, 2020

One week into the COVID-19 restrictions and we are realising that what we thought was our strength can also be our weakness. Like most Catholic communities, Tighes Hill was centred on Sunday Eucharist.

Blooming marvellous IMAGE Your Diocese

Blooming marvellous

November 12, 2019

Nature is doing its thing at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Tighes Hill, and parishioners and neighbours alike are enjoying the new garden surrounding.

A sign of our care for people and the environment IMAGE Your Diocese

A sign of our care for people and the environment

April 30, 2019

Tighes Hill Catholics are one of a growing number of church communities calling for action on climate change.