10 Questions about Christmas Time IMAGE Your Diocese

10 Questions about Christmas Time

December 17, 2024 Fiona Duque

In our latest edition of 10 Questions, Fiona Duque explores the liturgical season of Christmas Time. 

Support services to turn to over the holiday season  IMAGE Your Diocese

Support services to turn to over the holiday season

December 17, 2024 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

If you need support during the holiday season, please reach out to one of the support services listed below.

Services you can reach out to this holiday season IMAGE Your Diocese

Services you can reach out to this holiday season

December 11, 2024 Office of Safeguarding

What can I do if I am concerned about children or young people over the holiday period?

School holidays are often a time for children and families to take a break from their daily routines and spend more time together. Relationships are complex and challenging at the best of times, and more time together can sometimes result in more conflict.

As teachers and other professionals engaged in child-related work, many of us will worry about the children we work with over the holiday period.

This guide provides tips and resources for parents, carers and families to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in their care during the school holidays. This includes services to reach out to if more support is needed.

However, if you have immediate concerns relating to the safety, welfare and well-being of a child, or young person, it is important to make a report to the Department of Communities and Justice on 132 111.

Fr Solomon Okovido ordained to the priesthood IMAGE Your Diocese

Fr Solomon Okovido ordained to the priesthood

December 10, 2024 Elizabeth Symington

Sacred Heart Cathedral was at capacity on Saturday 23 November as Father Solomon Okovido was ordained to the priesthood. 

10 Questions about Advent IMAGE Your Diocese

10 Questions about Advent

December 03, 2024 Fiona Duque

In our latest edition of 10 Questions, Fiona Duque explores Advent and why it is such an important time of year. 

Important message shining brightly at Sacred Heart Cathedral IMAGE Your Diocese

Important message shining brightly at Sacred Heart Cathedral

November 19, 2024 Elizabeth Symington

You may have noticed that Sacred Heart Cathedral is looking very bright at night.

You’re invited to the Ordination of Deacon Solomon Okovido IMAGE Your Diocese

You’re invited to the Ordination of Deacon Solomon Okovido

November 12, 2024 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Bishop Michael Kennedy will ordain Deacon Omeiza Solomon Okovido to the priesthood on 23 November at Sacred Heart Cathedral. 

Prison Sunday 2024: Hear from our Prison Chaplains IMAGE Your Diocese

Prison Sunday 2024: Hear from our Prison Chaplains

November 08, 2024 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

On Sunday 10 November, the Catholic Church across Australia will recognise Prison Sunday.