Community invited to journey together and reflect on the Continental Stage for the Synod of Bishops IMAGE Your Diocese

Community invited to journey together and reflect on the Continental Stage for the Synod of Bishops

November 22, 2022 Elizabeth Symington

As the Church around the world has entered the Continental Stage for the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, Australians have been invited to create small groups and reflect on the Working Document for the Continental Stage.

Why did a chicken, goldfish and sheep visit St Joseph’s, East Maitland?  IMAGE Your Diocese

Why did a chicken, goldfish and sheep visit St Joseph’s, East Maitland?

November 08, 2022 Elizabeth Symington

Vee the Sheep, Bubbles the Goldfish, Bruno the Chihuahua, and Johnny Cash the Bantam Hen were just a few of the animals which had an experience as unique as their names last month when they were ceremonially blessed at St Joseph’s, East Maitland.

Interfaith Dialogue explores leadership and community IMAGE Your Diocese

Interfaith Dialogue explores leadership and community

November 07, 2022 Elizabeth Symington

What does leadership look like in a Catholic, Jewish, Anglican or Buddhist community?

Say hello to the Catholic Community Fund IMAGE Your Diocese

Say hello to the Catholic Community Fund

November 01, 2022 Elizabeth Symington

“Investing with the CCF is a commitment to the community in which you live and work, whilst taking care of your own financial future.” 

Beyond the Wall: Stories of LGBTIQ+ spirituality & transformation IMAGE Your Diocese

Beyond the Wall: Stories of LGBTIQ+ spirituality & transformation

October 25, 2022 Lizzie Watkin

An inclusive, interfaith event is being held this Saturday at the Hunter Wetlands Centre, which encourages attendees to reflect on their own faith journey and listen and learn from others’ experiences.

Bishop’s Award 2022: Nominate a young person now IMAGE Your Diocese

Bishop’s Award 2022: Nominate a young person now

October 25, 2022 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

“The Bishop's Award is an opportunity for our parish communities and diocese to promote and support students and young people and acknowledge their commitment to their faith.”

Bishop's Staff Week 2022: A time of reflection, connection, and learning IMAGE Your Diocese

Bishop's Staff Week 2022: A time of reflection, connection, and learning

October 17, 2022 Elizabeth Symington

Last week staff across the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle were lucky enough to see our communities in action during Bishop’s Staff Week.

Mental Health Breakfast 2022: A chance to reflect and connect IMAGE Your Diocese

Mental Health Breakfast 2022: A chance to reflect and connect

October 11, 2022 Elizabeth Symington

Over 60 people from all walks of life gathered at the Victor Peters Suite, Newcastle West this morning to celebrate Mental Health Month.