Not On The Outer: Be, Grow, Show
20 March, 2015, end of Week 8, Term 1. Any teacher will tell you that the end of term one leaves you emotionally drained and physically exhausted. I was approached by my school executive and asked if I would like to attend the retreat “Be, Grow, Show”, hosted by the Diocesan Council for Ministry with Young People.
Program offers rich experiences to young people
An innovative program offering young people the opportunity to experience a variety of ministries has been launched in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
Listen to a radical traditionalist
Melburnian Kevin Bailey will be speaking in Newcastle soon. Geraldine Williams shares something of his background.
Parish has high hopes for high tea
Forster Tuncurry parishioner Loretta Heffernan shares a recent parish initiative that was both fruitful and fun.
Giving up lunch could mean food for life
Project Compassion 2015 was launched in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle on Shrove Tuesday at St Pius X High School, Adamstown. The event began with a welcoming earth, water and smoke blessing led by local Aboriginal elders and students.
Crafty ladies meet in Women’s Shed
Men’s Sheds have become familiar facilities and their members have contributed significantly to the life of their communities and to their own wellbeing. Rose Smith of Karuah recounts the origin of her local Women’s Shed.
The wisdom of a traveller
Aurora invited Diana Rah, Vice-President of the Newcastle Muslim Association, to share something of her story.
Giving up Chocolate: thoughts on ‘living Lent’
When I was in primary school, I hated Lent.