Message from Father Matthew Muller
This time last year I was just beginning my new role. I would like to take this opportunity to share some of the achievements that have occurred since then.
Hitting the right note at Morpeth
Morpeth’s Edith Walz could be called the matriarch of the music ministry team at Immaculate Conception Church, since she’s been playing the organ there for 61 years.
Inaugurating the Magdalene Award
“We need to create still broader opportunities for a more incisive female presence in the Church….This presents a great challenge for pastors and theologians, who are in a position to recognise more fully what this entails with regard to the possible role of women in decision-making in different areas of the Church’s life.”
Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, n103/104.
The tree belongs to them and they to the tree
Each year at the Opening School Mass of St Joseph’s Primary School, Merriwa, we pray for:
God’s blessing upon us all, that like a young tree, we will grow, not just through the learning and wisdom we receive, but especially through the love, care and support we give to one another in our community at St Joseph’s School and as part of St Anne’s Parish.
Meet Mr & Mrs Music!
Basil and Annette Morrow’s lives, and their music ministry, have settled on the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
Message from Bishop Elect Brian Mascord
There is a saying, “How time flies when you’re having fun.” I can’t say it’s all been fun, but 2017 has certainly flown.
The priceless gift of family life
Sitting down to afternoon tea with Belinda, Crystal and Lily was like most conversations involving a five-year-old − plenty of questions, laughter and cake crumbs on the floor. Yet in many ways the discussion that unfolded was anything but typical.
DARA offering Relief where it's needed
In July this year Bishop Bill advised the establishment of a new agency, called the Development and Relief Agency (DARA).