Articles by Mary O'Connor

FAITH MATTERS: If Pope Francis sent you a letter, would you respond? IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: If Pope Francis sent you a letter, would you respond?

October 01, 2024

As we come to the end of the 2024 Season of Creation, marked by the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, I am drawn again to explore his writings.

FAITH MATTERS: Humanity in the Season of Creation IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Humanity in the Season of Creation

September 17, 2024

We are in the middle of Season of Creation, and I have been reflecting on all the ways we are asked to care for Creation. We are called to be present in nature, to care for the earth, to thank God for the gift of creation.

FAITH MATTERS: Human Library - Preparing for Season of Creation IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Human Library - Preparing for Season of Creation

August 20, 2024

Season of Creation is celebrated in September each year by members of the World Council of Churches. This Season begins on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and ends on October 4, the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, well known as the Patron Saint of Ecology.

FAITH MATTERS: Reading Literature - A Chance to Open Ourselves IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Reading Literature - A Chance to Open Ourselves

August 13, 2024

On August 4 a message from Pope Francis to candidates for the priesthood, pastoral workers and all Christians, was published. In this letter he outlined “the role of literature in formation”.

Standing on the Shoulders – Diocesan Resource Centre IMAGE Aurora

Standing on the Shoulders – Diocesan Resource Centre

June 01, 2024

There aren’t many places in Newcastle that are intentionally built with hopes, dreams and visions for the community.

FAITH MATTERS: Letters – Telling Stories, Creating Relationships IMAGE Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: Letters – Telling Stories, Creating Relationships

May 28, 2024

I first came to know Sally Connor through letters. In the 1970’s and 1980’s letters were the most common form of mass communication, especially over long distances. Back then the post was generally anticipated with a sense of joy, letters, postcards, birthday cards would land in the letterbox, unlike today when generally only bills arrive!