Our Diocese is a good example of the Second Vatican Council’s vision of the Bishop collaborating with laity and clergy in Christ’s mission of sanctifying, governing and teaching.
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.
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.
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.
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.