Articles by Bernadette Gibson

Do not be afraid IMAGE Faith Matters

Do not be afraid

November 20, 2020

Fear lives as a cancer in the heart of every person, in homes, in townships in nations. It lurks as the predator of generosity, an inhibitor of justice, the instigator of arms races and might over right.

New rhythms spring to life for Earth’s Jubilee IMAGE Aurora

New rhythms spring to life for Earth’s Jubilee

September 24, 2020

What is a Jubilee? In the tradition of the Church, life has an age-old rhythm. It begins with the story of creation and the rich theology of Sabbath found in the Book of Genesis. After all the work creating the world, “God rests” (Genesis 2:3). Well-known Catholic priest and writer Ronald Rolheiser describes this as the first sabbatical. Sabbath, he tells us, means seventh day.

Drawing from the well of faith — Catholic Schools Week 2020 IMAGE Catholic Schools

Drawing from the well of faith — Catholic Schools Week 2020

March 03, 2020

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle celebrates Catholic Schools Week from 1 March to 6 March. This marked a time of celebration and joy for the lives and learning of 20,000 young people enrolled from Kindergarten to Year 12 across 58 Catholic schools. Maitland-Newcastle is the fourth-largest Diocese in NSW. 

The emerging story of faith formation opportunities across the Diocese IMAGE Year in Review

The emerging story of faith formation opportunities across the Diocese

April 05, 2019

Marking four years since the inception of the role of Education Officer, Formation for Mission, 2018 has seen a number of achievements in Faith Formation across the Diocese.

Catholic Schools Week 2019 IMAGE Aurora

Catholic Schools Week 2019

March 02, 2019

Catholic schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are opening their doors to families, friends and community members in celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2019.

A day of reflection and recognition IMAGE Catholic Schools

A day of reflection and recognition

June 19, 2018

Staff from St Catherine’s Catholic College, Singleton, and the Catholic Schools Office (CSO), reflected on the tenth anniversary of Kevin Rudd’s apology to the Stolen Generations during the school’s Aboriginal Spirituality Day.