Coup for our diocese!
The diocesan adult faith formation team, in collaboration with the Catholic Schools Office, is pleased to welcome another international speaker to our diocese.
An opportunity to foster strengths in overseas communities
Mim Buchhorn, an experienced environmental engineer, worked on water management projects in the Newcastle and Hunter regions before embarking on her volunteering journey with Palms Australia in Hatubuilico, Timor Leste (2011-2013). She took the view that “There is nothing quite like sending a person rather than a whole pile of chairs or computers….”
BBI’s eConference reflects on the hope of Pope Francis in troubled times
Communities across Australia and as far away as Peru, Mexico and Japan have engaged in an interactive discussion about the unique leadership style of Pope Francis at the 13th National eConference on 10 August organised by BBI-The Australian Institute of Theological Education.
Forum to discuss Year of Youth
The Australian Bishops have identified the liturgical year of 2018, beginning on the first Sunday of Advent (3rd December 2017), as a national Year of Youth.
Grief Awareness Morning Tea
Each August, the NALAG Centre for Loss & Grief encourages communities/organisations to come together to remember loved ones and other losses that we, as a community or individually, have faced, recently or in the past. This year’s theme is “Grief Anniversaries and Memories - acknowledging grief, promoting resilience”.
Jennifer, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Eccleston’s Jennifer Rumbel shares a story of encouragement, enlightenment and excitement!
An opportunity to connect with the homeless
From 7 – 13 August, Homelessness Week is a reminder to stop and consider those in our community who don’t have a place to call home.
BBI eConference - Gospel Leadership in Times of Chaos: The Hope of Pope Francis
Each year the BBI eConference is a feast. When the annual focus is determined a small team of prominent people, often experts in their field, is gathered to plumb the particular theme. This year’s is entitled, Gospel Leadership in Times of Chaos: The Hope of Pope Francis.