10,000 Decades for Healthcare Workers IMAGE Your Diocese

10,000 Decades for Healthcare Workers

November 26, 2021 Guest Contribution

Across the COVID-19 pandemic anyone watching daily news reports, would be aware of the great work being done by our front-line healthcare workers.

Funeral Mass for Bishop Bill Wright IMAGE Your Diocese

Funeral Mass for Bishop Bill Wright

November 23, 2021 Sarah James

The Funeral Mass for the Most Rev William Wright, Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday 24 November at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Diocesan Synodal Journey Update IMAGE Your Diocese

Diocesan Synodal Journey Update

November 16, 2021 Guest Contribution

While the third session of our Diocesan Synod originally planned for 20 November has been postponed, there is still plenty happening in this space! The Synod Working Party continues to meet on a regular basis, and a number of plans are underway.

Enrol in the Christian Formation Course IMAGE Your Diocese

Enrol in the Christian Formation Course

November 16, 2021 Rosemary McAllister

The Christian Formation Course (CFC) has run in different locations and in different formats across the Diocese since 1996, and has been responsible for the ongoing faith formation of some two hundred people.

Death of Bishop Bill Wright IMAGE Your Diocese

Death of Bishop Bill Wright

November 14, 2021 Sarah James

Bishop William (Bill) Wright died yesterday, Saturday 13 November, in Maitland Hospital having succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 69. 

Church without Walls: Tighes Hill Community Garden IMAGE Your Diocese

Church without Walls: Tighes Hill Community Garden

November 09, 2021 Sarah James

In our second Church without Walls - Stories of Mission and Outreach video, hear from Lawrie and Jennifer on how the Tighes Hill Community Garden is bringing joy to our local community.

Hello Hunter Sunday IMAGE Your Diocese

Hello Hunter Sunday

November 09, 2021 Guest Contribution

Hello Hunter invites you and your church to join them on Sunday 14 November, and discover how you can help those who are feeling isolated, lonely or anxious in our community.

Remembering Santa Cruz IMAGE Your Diocese

Remembering Santa Cruz

November 09, 2021 Guest Contribution

On 12 November 1991, 271 unarmed and peaceful protesters were massacred by Indonesian troops at Santa Cruz Cemetery in Dili, the capital of Timor Leste. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Office for Justice, Ecology and Peace has prepared some material to help individuals, communities and groups commemorate this day.