March 07, 2018
Rev Graham Long, Pastor and CEO of Sydney’s Wayside Chapel, will visit Newcastle in May to speak at the Spiritual Care Australia (SCA) National Conference. Long’s topic seems set to challenge the cult of individualism that has long held sway, and there is no disputing his credibility in terms of ‘hands on’ experience with those most in need of support.
February 26, 2018
If our own Brian Mascord, Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Wollongong since November, had any reservations about the enormity of his new role, he should have been encouraged by the words of principal consecrator, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, during the episcopal ordination in Wollongong on 22 February.
February 20, 2018
Some 350 members of the diocesan community gathered to farewell Bishop-Elect Brian Mascord in fine style on Sunday 18 February at the Southern Cross Hall.
February 13, 2018
Addressing the People of God at the liturgy to launch Project Compassion 2018, Bishop Bill reminded the congregation that Pope Francis is continually urging us to be a church that goes out.
February 12, 2018
Some 30 catechists were recognised for their generous ministry over many years at the annual Catechist Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral on 9 February.
February 07, 2018
When he wrote to the people of Thessaloniki, St Paul exhorted them, “In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess 5:18)
