Synod of Bishops: 2024 Diocesan Consultation
At the end of last year, the General Secretariat of the Synod published a document Towards October 2024 containing guidelines for local church consultations to be held in 2024 to reflect on the Synthesis Report from the First Assembly and prepare for the Second Assembly. The plans for the Australian consultation have now been finalised and they are outlined in this email. All bishops have been notified, and dioceses have been requested to begin planning these consultations, which will take place from 1 February to 30 March 2024.
Service for Peace
Bishop Michael Kennedy and the Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Council invite you to a communal Service for Peace on 12 December.
The best day ever! Harrington celebrates 70 years of their Catholic Church
Our Lady, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Harrington celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday.
St Joseph's Church East Maitland hosts its second pet blessing
What do you call it when an assortment of dogs and one chicken meet up at a church? A pet blessing of course.
Article originally published in the Maitland Mercury.
Hunter Community Alliance builds up the region’s power
Community groups and organisations across the Hunter are coming together to have their say as part of the Hunter Community Alliance.
Recognising Mental Health Month
During Mental Health Month, we’re encouraging people across the Diocese to think about their wellbeing, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health.
Cooking up kindness: Donation transforms Hamilton South Community Kitchen
As the saying goes, a kitchen is the heart of a home but for CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning kitchens have become the heart of their community.
