Launching out, New Zealand style
The prayer that began the meeting of members of the diocesan community with Cardinal John Dew of the Archdiocese of Wellington, New Zealand, urged us to “see signs of hope in a sometimes seemingly hopeless world.”*
Our local response to the problem of youth employment
The persistence of socially unacceptable high levels of unemployment and underemployment for people aged 15-24 (ie the youth cohort of the population) is having a great impact on our society.
Interfaith Talk at the St Laurence Centre Library
Ruth Jacobs is a member of the Jewish congregation that worships at the Synagogue in Tyrrell Street, Newcastle. Ruth is passionate about her faith and she generously gives of her time to help others understand the Jewish faith.
Mums gather joyfully to remember their value
The annual Mums’ Night Out took place at the Blackbutt Hotel last Tuesday night and was a great success. The theme ‘Nurturing My Self’ clearly had resonance for all who attended.
Local family attends Light to the Nations
Over 1100 people attended this year’s Easter celebration, “Light to the Nations”, at Chevalier College, Bowral. People came from all over Australia and south-east Asia to join in celebrating the Triduum.
Lochinvar’s Tenison Woods Education Centre to transition to the diocese this month
Following an announcement in November 2016 confirming purchase of land and buildings located at Lochinvar from the Sisters of St Joseph, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is officially taking carriage of the Tenison Woods Education Centre from May 2017.
People like Tim come and disturb our dinner
It’s often said that Jesus came to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. Professor Tim Flannery’s a bit like that.
East Africa food crisis appeal 2017
23 million people are currently on the brink of famine in South Sudan and other areas of East Africa. Caritas Australia and their partners are delivering life-saving food and water to countries most in need including South Sudan, Kenya and Malawi.