Ministering on the ocean wave
Fr Stephen Hill of Mayfield recently carried fulfilled the role of chaplain on a cruise ship, for his sins!
Bishop blesses Adoration Chapel in Wallsend
The recent blessing of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wallsend was an ‘answer to prayer’.
Bringing hope, this year's Global Gift
Hope is one of humanity’s most precious aspirations. It can transform lives and bring joy. Around the world the need for hope is on display in many poor and vulnerable communities, and there is no better time to reflect on this than at Christmas.
Dedication of St John’s Chapel: “There are so many good things about this day”
Bishop Bill captured the spirit of the occasion when St John’s Chapel, formerly St John’s Cathedral, was dedicated before a large assembly on Sunday, 6 November. He said, “There are so many good things about this day, not least that we have a church full of singers!”
Deaf Pride Mass
The annual Deaf Pride Mass, an initiative of St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, was held on Saturday 29 October, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton, to mark National Week of Deaf People.
Partnership to bring “tenderness and compassion to the entire human family”
Mission Month 2016 heralded the beginning of a partnership between Palms Australia and Catholic Mission, with great potential to underpin improved impacts in global mission and development.
New units in Maitland ready for tenants
Recently the diocese completed the latest in its affordable housing developments, with nine brand new two-bedroom units ready for tenants within the Maitland city centre.
"Today I am a happy priest"
The diocese’s newest priest shares something of his story.