Home, hearth and Earth
As we began to look to Christmas this year, fires raged across our region and up and down our state.
Become a scripture teacher
Who created God?
Who was Jesus?
When did the world begin?
The beginnings of St John’s Church
Rev John Thomas Lynch was born in Dublin, educated at Maynooth Seminary and followed Dr Ullathorne to Australia in 1838.
Synod question makes strong statement
Bishop Bill Wright put the following question to the 400 people who gathered in prayer, community and hope on Saturday 23 November for the first session of the diocesan Synod.
Bicentenary of the Birth of the Bab the Herald of the Baha’i Faith
A new benchmark in embracing and celebrating diversity of religion and culture in our Newcastle community was reached on Friday 1 November at the Fort Scratchley Function Centre when the Baha'i community of Newcastle hosted the Bicentenary of the Bab, the Herald of the Baha'i Faith.
Why We Need the Synod and the Synod Needs You
Pope Francis has introduced several challenging images that capture the essence of what it means to be part of the church and challenge our current practice and customs. We are invited to address the world like a field hospital after a battle; our shepherds are to smell of the sheep; faith is defined in terms of mission; and now the church is challenged to be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit through a spirit of ‘synodality.’
Blooming marvellous
Nature is doing its thing at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Tighes Hill, and parishioners and neighbours alike are enjoying the new garden surrounding.