Father Brian Mascord nominated as new Bishop of Wollongong
Late last night (30 November, 2017), the Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced that Fr Brian Mascord VG has been nominated as the fifth Bishop of Wollongong.
An Advent invitation to pray the Examen daily
Pope Francis is constantly nudging us to live discerning lives.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: The call to evangelise
I have heard proclaimed the following words a few times over the past weekend:
It’s the end of the liturgical year – let’s party!
The inaugural end of liturgical year party took place at the diocesan offices on Friday evening, 24 November.
Australian Catholic Youth Festival about to begin
Some 220 young people and leaders from secondary schools and parishes will represent the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF).
It’s a Liturgical Party!
We are now in the final weeks of spring and are nearing the end of the liturgical year.
Faith in Action!
The Hamilton Wesley Uniting Church with Hunter Women Artists and Friends present its annual Trees & Art for Charity.
Ecumenical identity: a real possibility?
In introducing Dr John D’Arcy May, the chair of the diocese’s Ecumenical and Interfaith Council, Rev Christine Sheppard, said, “Isn’t it wonderful we can be together?”
She was, I’m sure, echoing the thoughts of many who had gathered to hear John explore the possibility of an “ecumenical identity”.