Articles by Sarah James

Church without Walls: Celebrating Women in our Diocese IMAGE Your Diocese

Church without Walls: Celebrating Women in our Diocese

March 08, 2022

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle officially launched its Council for Women this week, which aims to empower women to share their voice on matters that are important to them.

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Project Compassion: For All Future Generations

February 22, 2022

Your generous support can help to change the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Join us this Lent to raise much-needed funds for people living in poverty. Together, we can make a difference now, and For All Future Generations.

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Reconnecting with purpose

February 01, 2022

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning recently collaborated with the local PCYC, the local police district, the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), and local Aboriginal members of the Taree community to bring a school holiday program to life.

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Spirit states its case

December 24, 2021

Satellite navigation was not the only force guiding Toronto’s new Parish Leader, Christopher Voigt, on his journey to Lake Macquarie. There was something far more powerful at play – the Holy Spirit.

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Brett's at home in Boston

December 24, 2021

It’s not every day a boy who grew up in East Maitland is ordained as a deacon at Boston College, but that’s exactly what happened for Brett O’Neill on 18 September 2021.

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Solomon's journey

December 07, 2021

He is only 30 years of age, yet on Saturday 4 December at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Singleton, Bishop Brian Mascord ordained Solomon Okovido as a transitional deacon.