A place to call home
In the heart of Tighes Hill, a presbytery that was sitting empty less than a year ago is now a symbol of independence, freedom and new beginnings for five young men.
Many parts. One body. One mission.
For over half a decade, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has lived by the ethos Many parts. One body. One mission.
Silver jubilee reflections
An elderly priest recently commented to me that a priest’s 25th anniversary of ordination is a good time to reflect because
it is usually about the halfway point in his life of active ministry.
Standing on the Shoulders – Diocesan Resource Centre
There aren’t many places in Newcastle that are intentionally built with hopes, dreams and visions for the community.
Should we turn off the news for the sake of our mental health?
In today’s interconnected world, staying informed is more accessible than ever before. Whether it’s an official channel or via social media, the 24-hour media cycle amplifies exposure to news content, making it challenging to escape a bombardment of negative and frightening information.
Artificial intelligence and the war on creativity
In June 2023, Aurora ran an article on the AI Revolution. Since then, AI has continued to evolve rapidly across various domains, including but not limited to its use in healthcare, autonomous systems, business, regulation and policy, research and collaboration and even being utilised as a tool to address climate change.
Heartfelt Handbags lift spirits
Handbags full of hope have been delivered by some passionate people in our Diocese, to a community that’s feeling a “little bit forgotten”.
