A place to call home at Merewether
Four local people with disability will have the opportunity to live in community at Merewether, thanks to the Uniting Church’s decision to lease a home it owns to L’Arche.
“God forgives, not with a decree, but with a caress” (Pope Francis)
As the Missionary of Mercy for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Fr Richard Shortall sj has traversed the diocese in his motor home, bringing a quiet presence, a listening ear and most of all, God’s overflowing mercy, to all who wished to encounter it.
Caritas Global Gifts - We are One Human Family
Send a message to those you love, and give to those in need.
“A lady of significance” shares her insights
When an accomplished woman speaks about ‘women in leadership’, it’s hard to know who needs to hear the message most – men or women? Fortunately, both were present at the final lunch of the Assembly of Catholic Professionals on Thursday 2 November.
Nominate a woman of substance for Magdalene Award!
A highlight of the International Women’s Day diocesan event in March was the announcement of the inaugural Magdalene Award winner, Margo Nancarrow of Rutherford. Margo has contributed, and continues to contribute, in the areas of liturgy, Special Religious Education, Catholic Women’s League and many others.
Recognising contribution of young people
Students and young people from across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are often engaged in activities that allow them to live out their faith in real and practical ways. From supporting music ministry to engaging with communities through social justice initiatives, attending youth days or helping out within their parish, students and young people have made extraordinary contributions to the life of the diocese.
Joint initiative to deliver a leadership program by women and for women in the Catholic Church
The Council for Australian Catholic Women, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Catholic Mission and Australian Catholic University (ACU), are delighted to announce a joint initiative to deliver a specialised leadership program for women in the Catholic Church.
Recognising contribution of young people
Students and young people from across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are often engaged in activities that allow them to live out their faith in real and practical ways. From supporting music ministry to engaging with communities through social justice initiatives, attending youth days or helping out within their parish, students and young people have made extraordinary contributions to the life of the diocese.