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Adam Frost
Adam is the Ministry Coordinator of St Pius X High School Adamstown and is part of the organising team for the Diocesan Council for Ministry with Young People program, Pints with a Purpose.
Last week incoming Year 12 Student leaders from nine secondary schools around the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle gathered at the Quest Apartments in Newcastle for the annual Diocesan Senior Student Leader’s Retreat.
The recent death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has sparked wall-to-wall media coverage in celebration of his life. His death at 99 years of age was expected, due to his failing health. However, I have been surprised at the sentiment and coverage that has flowed from every source imaginable.
This year’s Feast Day at St Pius X High School, Adamstown, as well as celebrating the life of the Patron Pope Saint Pius X, also focussed on the theme of Caring for Creation.
Pints with a Purpose commenced its 2016 season this week with guest speaker Brendan Joyce, from the Caritas NSW/ACT Advocacy team. A gathering of around 45 people heard Brendan speak of his experiences of mission and social justice advocacy in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Africa.
Pints with a Purpose commenced its 2016 season this week with guest speaker Brendan Joyce, from the Caritas NSW/ACT Advocacy team. A gathering of around 45 people heard Brendan speak of his experiences of mission and social justice advocacy in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Africa.