A spirit of joy, simplicity and reconciliation
Anna Hill has been involved in the Ecumenical Prayer Services in the spirit of Taize in Newcastle for over 30 years. She tells us how these services came to be and how you can get involved.
Sharing the Gospel of Jesus
In his Second letter to Timothy, Saint Paul urges Christians to “preach the message (the Gospel), welcome or unwelcome … in season and out of season.”i
One year on
It’s been one year since Bishop Michael Kennedy was installed as the ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
Measuring good governance
While the Catholic Church is recognised by many as the oldest institution in the western world, an understanding of how the Church is governed is probably less prevalent.
War, worry and waiting: Hanif and Siamoi find happiness
A country full of conflict, time spent in hiding, and two years separated by more than 9,500 kilometres could not stop Hanif and Siamoi from loving each other.
Alpha course unites young people
When you hear the word Catholic what comes to mind? Is it a church? A priest? Maybe it’s a specific prayer or bible verse?
Weathering mental health struggles associated with the cost-of-living crisis
It feels as though the topic on most people’s lips in my community today is far from our typical discussions around recent holidays or even the excitement of kids going back to school after their summer break.