Pope Francis has announced a worldwide moment of prayer to take place at midday Wednesday 25 March, which is 10pm Wednesday in Newcastle. The Our Father will be lead by Pope Francis at the Vatican.
Students at San Clemente High School, Mayfield were privileged on Thursday 27 February to be part of the launch of Project Compassion and thanks to a special visitor learn about fighting discrimination.
Inspired by the story of Catherine McAuley and the “walking nuns” of 19th century Dublin who refused to be cloistered away from the needy, Hamilton parish priest Monsignor Allan Hart encouraged the Sisters of Mercy in Newcastle to hit the pavement and do the same in 1997.
Fr George Anthicadu, parish priest of Our Lady of Rosary Church, Taree, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wingham, is celebrating after completing his canon law degree.
On Shrove Tuesday, 25 February, people from across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton, to launch Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion, the theme of which is “Go Further Together”.