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Recognising National Reconciliation Week

It's National Reconciliation Week - a time to learn, acknowledge, and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.

Catholic Schools

Uncle Billy Lamb, St Pius X High School students connect to First Nations culture through art

A group of First Nations high school students in Newcastle have had a chance to strengthen their connection to culture through art.

This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald. 

Liturgy Matters

LITURGY MATTERS: "Go forth, the Mass is ended"

Or is it? Sure, the liturgy has ended but there is more to it. We don’t ‘leave’ the Mass, we are ‘sent forth’. So why does this matter?

Faith Matters

FAITH MATTERS: The Month of May

Each Thursday evening a group have been gathering in fellowship to share a first century Palestine inspired meal, watch an episode of The Chosen and engage in discussion.

Opinion & Comment

TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: The Voice of the Spirit

I am convinced that the Holy Spirit calls us to show concern for the building of a better world. This is why God, the Father, sent us his son, Jesus, who in turn has left us an advocate to empower us in the ways of truth, peace, healing and countless other good gifts.

Church

Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Toowoomba, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference names new general secretary

Bishop Ken Howell has been appointed as the seventh Bishop of Toowoomba, he succeeds Bishop Robert McGuckin, who has led the Diocese of Toowoomba since 2012.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has also named a new general secretary. Fr Chris de Souza will take on the new role in August.

Read more about the news below.

Social Services

Community encouraged to ‘pitch in’ and support CatholicCare’s Refugee Hub

CatholicCare's Refugee Hub is looking for more volunteers. 

Early Education

$500 voucher to be issued to parents for Before and After-School Care & Vacation Care

St Nicholas OOSH is currently finalising the process of becoming a registered provider for the NSW Government’s BASC Voucher Program.